Description
These soft and fluffy Lemon Cupcakes are bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Made with simple ingredients and topped with a creamy lemon frosting, they bring a bright and refreshing touch to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a cupcake tray.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix in lemon juice and zest.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Fill liners with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes soft. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg