Lemon Cupcakes

These Lemon Cupcakes are about to make you fall in love with the flavor of lemon. Not only are they fast and simple to make but they’re moist and delicious, too! Cupcakes are the best dessert because you don’t have to share with anyone else.

The great thing about lemon cupcakes is that they’re the perfect citrus flavor. All you need to do is follow the easy directions below and you’ll be loving bite after bite of your own delicious cupcake in no time at all. You can even add a bit of lemon juice to the cupcake batter to give it an even more citrus flavor!

Ingredients Needed For Cupcakes

• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Ingredients Needed For Cream Cheese Frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

How to make Lemon Cupcakes

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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line the cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and set aside.
3. Next, beat the softened butter, sugar with a handheld mixer or stand mixer for 2 minutes until creamed.
4. Then, add the eggs one at a time, until fully incorporated.
5. Slowly add half of the dry ingredients, followed by half of the milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice and mix until well-combined.
6. Add the remaining dry ingredients, milk, and mix again until the mixture is fully combined and no lumps are visible.
7. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners and fill about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely before adding your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

How to make Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and softened cream cheese until well blended and no clumps.
2. Slowly add 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time, then add vanilla and beat until creamy.
3. Use your favorite frosting tip, I used tip 1C.

Recipe FAQs and Notes

How do you store leftover cupcakes?

Leftover cupcakes will last for up to 3 days in the fridge as long as you have them stored in an airtight container.

Can you use other types of frosting for these cupcakes?

You bet. If you’re not a fan of cream cheese frosting, you can really use any type of cupcake frosting that you want to use.

How do you zest a lemon?

All you really need to zest a lemon is to use a zester and have it going against the outside of the lemon.

Recipe notes

• If whole milk is unavailable, feel free to use any milk you have available.
• 3-4 medium lemons yield to the amount of zest and juice
• Garnish the cupcakes with a slice of lemon, mint or lemon zest.
• Leftover cupcakes keep well in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days and up to a week in the refrigerator.
• Frosting: Replace the vanilla extract with milk or even lemon juice for a more lemony cupcake.

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Lemon Cupcake Recipe