Description
Freshly baked Lemon Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings a burst of citrus sunshine to any occasion. With their fluffy texture and zesty flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Each bite transports you back to sunny afternoons spent baking with loved ones, making these cupcakes not just desserts but cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting them with lemon-flavored icing made from powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg