Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful experience of our moist Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly suited for any occasion, these zesty cupcakes shine at spring and summer gatherings, birthday celebrations, or whenever you crave a refreshing dessert. Featuring a vibrant blend of fresh lemon juice and zest, each cupcake bursts with flavor, while the creamy lemon curd frosting adds a luxurious touch. This easy-to-follow recipe is suitable for bakers of all levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy these irresistible treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 C unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon extract (optional)
- 2 Tb lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1/3 C sour cream
- 3 Tb unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 C cream cheese (softened)
- 3 C powdered sugar
- 3 Tb lemon curd (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, lemon juice, zest, and optional extracts; mix well.
- Combine salt, baking powder, and flour; add to the mixture along with sour cream until just mixed.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix in lemon curd.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (59g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg