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Lemon Cupcakes
Made with buttermilk and fresh lemon, these lemon cupcakes with creamy lemon frosting are ultra-moist and filled with bright citrus flavor.
👥 26 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Julianne Dell📖 beyondfrosting
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the Cupcakes:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and lemon extract. Beat on medium speed until the eggs and oil are well incorporated, scraping down the bowl as needed. Next, add the lemon zest and the sour cream and beat until well combined.
(380g) granulated sugar2 cupslarge eggs, at room temperature3(5ml) lemon extract, or pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon(11.2g) baking powder3 teaspoons(5g) salt1 teaspoon(236ml) buttermilk, at room temperature1 cup(650g) powdered sugar5 cups(5g) lemon extract1 teaspoon(15ml) buttermilk, cold1 tablespoon(15ml) heavy whipping cream, cold1 tablespoonLemons, zested and juiced2lemon, zested1
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Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Alternate adding half the dry ingredients, followed by half of the liquid ingredients (buttermilk and lemon juice), and mix just until the flour starts to incorporate. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top to ensure it’s well mixed.
(380g) granulated sugar2 cupsLemons, zested and juiced2(5ml) lemon extract, or pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon(11.2g) baking powder3 teaspoons(5g) salt1 teaspoon(236ml) buttermilk, at room temperature1 cup(650g) powdered sugar5 cupslemon, zested1(5g) lemon extract1 teaspoon(15ml) buttermilk, cold1 tablespoon(15ml) heavy whipping cream, cold1 tablespoon
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Using a large cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly, filling each liner 2/3 full. Careful not to overfill. Bake at 350°F for ⏱️ 15-18 minutes. Test the cupcakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Cool Completely.
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For the Frosting:
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Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip butter for ⏱️ 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Beat until the butter looks light in color.
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Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until incorporated, then add the lemon extract and lemon zest and mix to combine, beating at medium-high speed for about ⏱️ 60 seconds.
(380g) granulated sugar2 cupscup (118ml) vegetable oil1/2(5ml) lemon extract, or pure vanilla extract1 teaspooncup (118ml) sour cream, at room temperature1/2cups (350g) all-purpose flour2 1/2(11.2g) baking powder3 teaspoons(5g) salt1 teaspooncup (59ml) lemon juice, (from the zested lemons)1/4(236ml) buttermilk, at room temperature1 cupcups (339g) unsalted butter, cold1 1/2(650g) powdered sugar5 cups(5g) lemon extract1 teaspoon(15ml) buttermilk, cold1 tablespoon(15ml) heavy whipping cream, cold1 tablespoonLemons, zested and juiced2lemon, zested1
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Next, add an additional 2 cups of powdered sugar and the buttermilk and beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
(380g) granulated sugar2 cupscup (118ml) vegetable oil1/2(5ml) lemon extract, or pure vanilla extract1 teaspooncup (118ml) sour cream, at room temperature1/2cups (350g) all-purpose flour2 1/2(11.2g) baking powder3 teaspoons(5g) salt1 teaspooncup (59ml) lemon juice, (from the zested lemons)1/4(236ml) buttermilk, at room temperature1 cupcups (339g) unsalted butter, cold1 1/2(650g) powdered sugar5 cups(5g) lemon extract1 teaspoon(15ml) buttermilk, cold1 tablespoon(15ml) heavy whipping cream, cold1 tablespoon
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Add the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar along with the heavy cream. Beat on low until ingredients start to mix together. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another ⏱️ 2-3 minutes to whip additional air into the frosting.
(380g) granulated sugar2 cupscup (118ml) vegetable oil1/2(5ml) lemon extract, or pure vanilla extract1 teaspooncup (118ml) sour cream, at room temperature1/2cups (350g) all-purpose flour2 1/2(11.2g) baking powder3 teaspoons(5g) salt1 teaspooncup (59ml) lemon juice, (from the zested lemons)1/4(236ml) buttermilk, at room temperature1 cupcups (339g) unsalted butter, cold1 1/2(650g) powdered sugar5 cups(5g) lemon extract1 teaspoon(15ml) buttermilk, cold1 tablespoon(15ml) heavy whipping cream, cold1 tablespoon
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Use a large open star tip to frost these cupcakes. Top with a slice of lemon or fresh berries.
(380g) granulated sugar2 cupsLemons, zested and juiced2(5ml) lemon extract, or pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon(11.2g) baking powder3 teaspoons(5g) salt1 teaspoon(236ml) buttermilk, at room temperature1 cup(650g) powdered sugar5 cupslemon, zested1(5g) lemon extract1 teaspoon(15ml) buttermilk, cold1 tablespoon(15ml) heavy whipping cream, cold1 tablespoon
Nutrition Facts
calories
347 calories
fat Content
16.4g
serving Size
1 cupcake
fiber Content
.4g
sugar Content
38g
sodium Content
170mg
protein Content
2.6g
cholesterol Content
52mg
carbohydrate Content
49g
saturated Fat Content
10.8g
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