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Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Lemon Cupcakes Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with these light and fluffy Lemon Cupcakes topped with a zesty Lemon Buttercream Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these citrus-infused treats are a sure crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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Cupcake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the cupcake batter: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, cream butter and sugar in another. Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Mix until just combined.
  3. Bake the cupcakes: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
  4. Make the Lemon Buttercream Frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Gradually add heavy cream until desired consistency.
  5. Frost the cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with lemon zest or a lemon slice.

Notes

  • For extra tang, add a drop of lemon extract to the frosting.
  • Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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