Best 2 Healthy Lemon Cupcake Frosting Recipes
If you're looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional cupcake frosting, look no further than lemon frosting. This tangy, flavorful frosting is made with fresh lemon juice and zest, and it's a perfect way to top your favorite cupcakes or muffins. It's also a great option for those with dietary restrictions, as it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. So whether you're looking for a healthier frosting option or you're simply looking for a delicious new way to enjoy your cupcakes, lemon frosting is definitely worth a try.
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LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LEMON FROSTING
The best lemon cupcake topped with a sweet lemon frosting.
Provided by AngelaD
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Lemon
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Beat white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, and 2 teaspoons lemon extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add baking powder and salt and beat until smooth. Slowly mix flour, alternating with cold milk, into butter mixture until batter is just mixed. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Beat 3 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons lemon extract, and milk together until smooth. Beat confectioners' sugar into butter mixture until desired consistency is reached; spread onto cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 161.4 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
HEALTHY LEMON CUPCAKE FROSTING
Taken from Gary & Janella's Good Chef Bad Chef tv show, this was shown in 2006 but the show is on re-runs, on UKTV Food. A healthier take on a cream cheese frosting.
Provided by EliteTwig
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 8-12 cupcakes, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place icing sugar in a bowl and create a whole in middle and hollow out.
- Add Yoghurt into centre of bowl.
- Carefully fold yoghurt into icing sugar making sure of no lumps.
- Continue mixing until a thick but moveable texture is formed.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice and mix.
- Finally add a tiny drop of yellow food colouring and mix.
- Your ready to generously frost your cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Sugar 15, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Zest the lemons before juicing them to get the most flavor from the fruit.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the frosting and make it smooth.
- Gradually add the lemon juice to the frosting, mixing well after each addition.
- If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add more lemon juice or milk.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Lemon cupcakes are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are light and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy flavor. The lemon frosting is the perfect complement to the cupcakes, adding a burst of flavor that will leave you wanting more. Whether you are making them for a special occasion or just because, these lemon cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
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