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lemon cupcakes

Light and fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 TBS lemon zest

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
  5. Mix in milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Optional: garnish with lemon slices or zest for an extra zing.