Lemon Cupcakes: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Bliss
Make delicious and refreshing lemon cupcakes with this easy recipe, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These cupcakes pair well with a lemon buttercream frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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