Lemon Cupcakes: Easy and Refreshingly Zesty Delight for Everyone
These lemon cupcakes are a simple yet delightful treat, bursting with zesty lemon flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding lemon extract.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before adding frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon Cupcakes, Dessert, Easy Baking