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lemon cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting
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Lemon Cupcakes

Soft, fluffy and zingy lemon cupcakes topped with a cream cheese frosting which makes a delicious dessert for parties! These cupcakes are easy to make, light and refreshing!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 353kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 (8oz) cream cheese softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line the cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and set aside.
  • Next, beat the softened butter, sugar with a handheld mixer or stand mixer for 2 minutes until creamed.
  • Then, add the eggs one at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • 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.
  • Add the remaining dry ingredients, milk, and mix again until the mixture is fully combined and no lumps are visible.
  • Spoon the batter into the cupcake lines and fill about ⅔ full.
  • 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.

Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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