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emon Cupcakes

Lemon Cupcakes That Will Brighten Your Spring Days

These Easy Lemon Cupcakes are a delightful treat that will brighten your spring days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Avoid self-rising or cake flour.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda Works with lemon juice for lift.
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens and creates tender crumb.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest Opt for fresh zest.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter At room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature.
  • 0.33 cups fresh lemon juice Avoid bottled juice.
  • 0.5 cups whole or low-fat milk At room temperature.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Sift before use.
  • 0.5 cups additional milk (optional) Used to achieve desired consistency.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Muffin Tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine granulated sugar with lemon zest, rubbing zest into sugar.
  4. Add butter to the sugar mixture and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in eggs one at a time, then pour in lemon juice and mix until combined.
  6. Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and milk, blending until just combined.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
  8. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  10. For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy, then mix in sifted confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice.
  11. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with fresh lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing.

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