Description
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat that perfectly balances light, fluffy textures with vibrant lemon flavors. These small-batch cupcakes are easy to whip up, making them ideal for any occasion—be it a birthday party, afternoon tea, or simply a sweet snack at home. The refreshing zest of lemon in the cupcakes combined with the creamy, tangy frosting creates an irresistible dessert that will leave everyone wanting more. In just under 35 minutes, you can bake these scrumptious delights and serve them fresh from the oven, ensuring they are always a hit at gatherings!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 6 tablespoons unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Zest of one lemon
- 3 ounces cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frosting)
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin pan with four cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg white, almond extract, lemon zest, and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- For frosting, mix together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For added flavor variations, consider adding poppy seeds or using vanilla instead of almond extract.