How To Make Lemon-Filled Cupcakes
Want a dessert that’s a little more fun and visual? Then cupcakes is the treat for you! Enjoy these cupcake recipes as a sweet dessert, or sneak them in as something to snack on when nobody’s looking. You deserve it!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Stir in the lemon zest and juice until well combined.
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Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling.
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In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make a thick glaze.
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Using a piping bag or a small spoon, fill the cooled cupcakes with the lemon glaze.
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Optional: garnish with additional lemon zest or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 95mg
- Sodium : 190mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 31g
- Protein : 4g
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