Description
Delightful homemade Lemon Cupcakes that are refreshing and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the softened butter into the dry mixture and mix until crumbly.
- Mix in the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Beat the frosting ingredients together until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the lemon buttercream.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Cupcakes, Dessert, Baking