Lemon Cupcakes
Today I am sharing with you my recipe for a refreshing Lemon Cupcake. I used a cream cheese based frosting which brought all the flavors together perfectly making them not too sour or overly sweet. They are very delicious and I hope you have a chance to try them!
Homemade Lemon Cupcakes
Ingredients:
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon Extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Yellow food coloring (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Prep cupcake pans with liners.
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Add dry ingredients into a mixer bowl.
Add oil and mix on low speed, once incorporated add the eggs, milk, lemon extract, zest and coloring.
Mix on low speed for about 15 seconds.
Scrape sides and mix on low speed for about a minute or until the batter is all mixed together. DO NOT OVER MIX.
Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake in oven for 18-20 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. For a moist cupcake you do not want to over bake them. Take them out before they turn golden brown and when you think they might be a little underdone. Cool cupcakes and ice with the following recipe.
Icing
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 cup salted butter at room temperature
1 pound confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
In an electric mixer cream together butter and cream cheese for about 1 minute.
Turn the mixer to low speed and add sugar a little at a time.
Scrape side and add lemon juice.
Mix on medium speed for 3-5 minutes or until the icing is at your preferred consistency.
Thanks for visiting,
Nichole
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DeleteI wish I'd found this recipe last week! I just made lemon cupcakes, but I was pretty underwhelmed by the recipe I used. This looks much better, though! I just posted my recipe for whipped lemon cream cheese frosting. I have some left over, so these might be happening this week. Thanks for sharing!
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DeleteDelicious & refreshing, looks awesome!
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DeleteI never get tired of lemon flavored goodies! I will be making these ASAP. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy them! They are pretty amazing infact I am dreaming of them now.. I might have to make them again too! :)
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DeleteYUM! These look delicious. I have to make these for my husband! He loves lemon. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent!!
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Deletegirl...I love cupcakes! seriously, i ate two for lunch. yes, that was all i ate for lunch! lol! yum.
ReplyDeleteHaha cupcakes are the best! I made a batch the other day and have been eating them nonstop! So not good for me but they taste so good! :)
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