Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade lemon cupcakes that are perfect for any celebration or casual treat. With a light and fluffy texture, these cupcakes burst with tangy-sweet notes from fresh lemons, making them an irresistible dessert. Ideal for birthdays, picnics, or simply as a sweet snack at home, these lemon cupcakes are easy to prepare and can be topped with your choice of creamy frosting for that extra special touch. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe will guide you through each step to create the ultimate lemony delight.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 tsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil and sugar; add eggs one at a time, followed by lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 15–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg