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Fresh lemon cupcake recipe with buttercream frosting on kitchen table

Lemon Cupcake Recipe

These lemon cupcakes are a sweet and tangy treat perfect for any occasion, topped with a light and fluffy lemon buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixer
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with lemon buttercream.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a bit more lemon zest or juice. These cupcakes can also be topped with a lemon glaze for an extra sweet finish.
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