Lemon Cupcakes
Delicious lemon cupcakes that offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, topped with creamy lemon frosting.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with lemon buttercream and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sugar: 10g