Description
Lemon Cupcakes are a delightful burst of sunshine in every bite! These fluffy treats are infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Topped with a creamy lemon buttercream frosting, they make an ideal dessert for birthdays, picnics, or just a sweet indulgence at home. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up these zesty delights that are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 5 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat room-temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with prepared lemon buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (63g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg