Homemade Lemon Cupcakes
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Soft, buttery lemon cupcakes packed with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped with creamy vanilla buttercream. Bright, citrusy, and tender, they're a reliable recipe for a fresh, springy dessert.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk or buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- optional filling: homemade lemon curd, cooled completely
- 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- salt, to taste
- optional for garnish: lemon slices and/or mint sprigs
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 180M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 214mg
- Total sugar
- 57g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 105mg
- Calcium
- 34mg
- Iron
- 0.76mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 214MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.