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Lemon Cupcakes

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a bright and tangy treat, made with fresh lemon zest and juice for an authentic citrus flavor. Topped with a rich and creamy frosting, they’re perfect for spring, summer, and special occasions like Easter or Mother’s Day!


Ingredients

For the Lemon Cupcakes:

  • Cake flour – 1½ cups
  • Baking powder – 2 teaspoons
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup, softened
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Whole milk – ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract – ¼ teaspoon
  • Lemon zest – 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh lemon juice – ¼ cup

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup, softened
  • Cream cheese – 8 ounces, softened
  • Powdered sugar – 4 cups, sifted
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Notes

✅ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting – Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 tablespoon lemon zest for extra citrus flavor.
✅ Berry Burst – Fold in blueberries or raspberries into the batter.
✅ Gluten-Free Option – Use a gluten-free all-purpose baking mix.
✅ Lemon Curd Filling – Add a spoonful of lemon curd to the center of each cupcake for an extra tangy surprise.