Description
Delightful lemon cupcakes bursting with fresh citrus flavor, topped with creamy lemon frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor. Do not overmix for light, fluffy cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg