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lemon cupcakes

Delicious lemon cupcakes with fluffy lemon buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration or afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 large egg whites Egg Whites
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 2 lemons Lemon zest
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2.5 cups cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 lemon Lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In small bowl, mix egg whites, 0.25 cup whole milk, and lemon zest. Set aside.
  2. In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Slowly add egg white mixture. Beat in remaining milk.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cupcake tins with liners. Fill liners half full and bake for 15 minutes. Cool.
  4. For frosting, beat butter for 3-5 minutes until pale. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy.
  5. Frost cooled cupcakes with lemon buttercream. Enjoy!

Notes

Perfect for spring celebrations or a refreshing treat anytime.