Lemon Cupcakes
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Light, fluffy homemade lemon cupcakes with fresh lemon frosting are the perfect dessert for lemon lovers. This is the best lemon cupcake recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup oil (canola, vegetable, olive)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Lemon Frosting:
- 12 Tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks, softened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees. Place cupcake liners into the standard-sized muffin tins. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add oil, eggs, whole milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cream for 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the egg mixture and mix together.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling no more than 2/3 full. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean in the center of the cupcake. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Lemon Frosting:
- Cream together butter and cream cheese for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl often. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon zest and mix together.
- Once the lemon cupcakes have completely cooled, you can frost or pipe the frosting on each cupcake. May decorate with fresh edible flowers, sparking sugar, or fresh lemon zest.
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Notes
- How do I know when the cupcakes are done baking?
- The cupcakes will begin to rise and slightly dome in the center. The center of the cupcake will no longer be liquid but will look set. You can test out the cupcake's doneness by placing a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the cupcake to make sure it comes out "clean." This just means that the cupcake is no longer liquid in the center.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
294IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 294IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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