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How to Make Delicious Lemon Cupcakes

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with a teaspoon of vinegar)

For the Lemon Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings:
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk:
    • Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Bake:
    • Divide the batter evenly among the lined cupcake cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the Lemon Buttercream Frosting:
    • Beat the butter for the frosting until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.
    • Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and a pinch of salt, and beat until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar if necessary.
  8. Decorate the Cupcakes:
    • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the lemon buttercream using a piping bag or a knife.
  9. Garnish and Serve:
    • Optionally, garnish with a small piece of lemon zest, a thin slice of lemon, or edible flowers.
    • Serve and enjoy the burst of lemon flavor!
  • Author: Maria