Lemon Cupcake Recipe
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Lemon Cupcake Recipe
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We are taking your box cake mix to the next level with this Lemon Cupcake recipe- complete with a fluffy homemade lemon buttercream!
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Ingredients
Lemon Cupcakes:
- 1 box white cake mix
- Ingredients according box directions use egg white only instructions
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Embellishments as desired
LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract
- 1-2 drops yellow food coloring optional
Instructions
LEMON CUPCAKES:
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, adding the lemon juice, lemon zest and optional yellow food coloring.
- Equally spoon the batter into 18-24 muffin tins, bake according to package directions and allow to cool fully.
LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix until there are no dry spots remaining.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and start mixing on low speed. Slowly Increase to high for 1-2 minutes.
- OPtionally, add the food color last and mix until the color is distributed evenly.
- Add to a pastry bag with a large round tip (I used a Wilton 1M).
- Generously pipe onto each cupcake and decorate as desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- Cupcakes should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. While they will last for this long, cakes are generally best enjoyed on the day of or after baking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
24mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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