Luscious Lemon Cupcake Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Next, add in the buttermilk, lemon juice and lemon zest, and mix well.
6. Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners, then fill each liner 2/3 full with the batter.
8. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cupcakes have cooled, you can frost them with your favorite frosting and decorate them with lemon slices or zest.

Nutrition

• Calories: 232
• Total Fat: 10.5g
• Saturated Fat: 6.3g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 155mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 32.6g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
• Sugar: 21.1g
• Protein: 2.9g

Conclusion