Description
Delicious, moist lemon cupcakes with a bright citrus flavor and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (6-8 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Roll and microwave lemons for 10-15 seconds to get 30% more juice.
- For extra lemon flavor, add ¼ teaspoon lemon extract to the batter.
- Can be made into an 8-inch or 9-inch cake (bake 25-30 minutes).
- Always use fresh lemon zest for best flavor.
- Can be made without an electric mixer, though mixing time will increase.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: lemon cupcakes, citrus dessert, homemade cupcakes, fresh lemon dessert
