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Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting

Zesty Lemon Cupcakes with Creamy Lemon Frosting Delight

These Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting bring sunshine to every bite with their moist texture and zesty flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour essential for structure
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder a leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda interacts with lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brings sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest adds vibrant flavor
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Lemon Juice star ingredient
  • 0.5 cups Milk whole or low-fat
For the Lemon Buttercream Frosting
  • 3-4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar sifted for best results
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • 1 splash Milk to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine granulated sugar and lemon zest in a bowl, rubbing the zest into the sugar.
  4. Cream butter and lemon-sugar mixture using a mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice and mix until combined.
  6. Alternate adding the dry mixture with milk until just combined.
  7. Fill muffin tins ¾ full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add sifted confectioners’ sugar.
  2. Mix in lemon juice and adjust frosting consistency with milk as needed.
  3. Frost cooled cupcakes and optionally garnish with lemon zest.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Ensure cupcakes are cooled completely before frosting.

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