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Lemonade Cupcakes

Zesty Lemonade Cupcakes for a Sweet Summer Treat

These Lemonade Cupcakes are a perfect blend of zesty lemon flavor and sweetness, making them an ideal summer dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • cupcake liners

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider topping the cupcakes with a lemon glaze or frosting.

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