Lemon Cupcakes: The Best Homemade Treat for Any Occasion
Deliciously moist and tangy lemon cupcakes, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- These cupcakes can be topped with a lemon buttercream frosting for extra flavor.
- Try adding poppy seeds for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Cupcakes, homemade cupcakes, dessert