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Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Lemon Cupcakes Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with these light and zesty Lemon Cupcakes topped with a luscious Lemon Buttercream. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (213g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (170g)
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature (120mL)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, warm (60mL)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60mL)

For the Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 4.5 cups powdered sugar (540g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. For the Cupcakes: Prep the Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. Infuse the Sugar: Combine sugar and lemon zest in a food processor, pulsing until the sugar turns pale yellow and aromatic. Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, warm milk, melted butter, lemon juice, sour cream, and the infused sugar. Ensure all ingredients are room temperature; if the mixture clumps, microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Bake: Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake for 5 minutes at 375°F, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are springy to the touch. Cool completely before frosting.
  2. For the Lemon Buttercream: Cream the Base: Beat butter, lemon zest, and salt together until smooth and fluffy. Add Sugar: Gradually sift in powdered sugar in batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Finish with Lemon: Pour in the lemon juice while mixing on low speed. Scrape down the bowl and mix until creamy. Decorate: Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.

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Keywords: Lemon Cupcakes, Lemon Buttercream, Cupcake Recipe, Lemon Dessert

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