Lemon Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade lemon cupcakes with this easy recipe that promises a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. These lemon cupcakes are light, fluffy, and moist, making them ideal for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat at home. Made from scratch using fresh lemons, they’re complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds the perfect tangy sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, celebrating a birthday, or just craving something delicious, these cupcakes will surely impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix oil and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 15-20 minutes until they spring back when touched.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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