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Lemon Cupcakes With Vanilla Frosting

Light and fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup whole milk

Vanilla Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is crumbly.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the lemon zest and milk. Mix until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  8. Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cupcakes, Lemon, Vanilla
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