Perfect Lemon Cupcakes
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Fluffy lemon cupcakes with lemon zest and a tangy lemon frosting made with powdered sugar and milk. Bright, refreshing citrus flavor. A classic lemon dessert in individual portions.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest/peel (from about 2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (use the lemons you zested for the cupcakes)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Milk (as needed)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest/peel
- Freshly grated lemon zest for garnish (if desired)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 38M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 18m
- Sodium
- 186mg
- Total sugar
- 33g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 103mg
- Calcium
- 46mg
- Iron
- 0.80mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 186MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.