Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    36 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    361 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Moist & bright Lemon Cupcakes with a delicious homemade lemon cream frosting are the perfect summer dessert!!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup lemonade
  • zest of 2 lemons

Lemon Cream Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan cups with paper liners.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat together butter, oil, sour cream, eggs, lemonade and lemon zest. Add dry ingredients and beat until creamy.
  4. Use a large cookie scoop to fill cupcake liners to about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 16-18 minutes.
  6. Make frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, lemon zest and salt in a medium bowl. Add powdered sugar and lemon juice and beat until smooth.
  7. Once cupcakes are cool, pipe on frosting and add sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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