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How to Make Lemon Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to delightful and refreshing desserts, lemon cupcakes are a sure winner. These light and fluffy treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to afternoon tea with friends. The tangy flavor of lemons paired with the sweet buttercream frosting makes these cupcakes a truly irresistible treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, making lemon cupcakes is a breeze. With just a few simple ingredients and some b...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk, divided
  • 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 cups chilled heavy cream
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 30

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 30 cupcake pan cups with paper liners.
  • Prepare the cupcakes: Sift flour and salt together in a bowl. Beat butter and sugar together in another bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time, beating after each addition to incorporate. Mix in lemon zest and vanilla.
  • Gently beat flour mixture into butter mixture, 1/3 at a time, alternating with 1/2 of the milk and 1/2 of the lemon juice after each of the first two additions of flour. Beat until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Fill the prepared cupcake liners with batter, 3/4 full, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool in the pans before removing them to finish cooling on a rack, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing: Beat cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer set on low until cream begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, a little at a time, beating after each addition, until fully incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until the icing forms soft peaks, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread icing on cooled cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

    • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 260mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg

    Categories

    Dessert recipes
    Baking recipes
    Cupcake recipes
    Lemon recipes
    Sweet recipes