Description
Lemon Zest Summer Cupcakes are a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These light and fluffy cupcakes are bursting with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a creamy lemon buttercream frosting, making them perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon. Easy to prepare, they?ll surely bring smiles to your gatherings and become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- ? cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter; add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in lemon zest.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg