Homemade Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting Recipe
This Homemade Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting recipe brings together the zest of fresh lemons and the richness of vanilla frosting. Ideal for any occasion, these cupcakes are soft, tangy, and irresistibly sweet, making them a crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with milk.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar, add cream and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
For extra tang, add a little more lemon juice to the frosting or cupcakes. Cupcakes stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg