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.
