GREEK LEMON CUPCAKES WITH GREEK YOGURT AND OLIVE OIL.
These cupcakes are based on a Greek cake made with yogurt called yiaourtopita, which translates into yogurt pie but is basically a syrupy yogurt cake. This version is lighter; has fewer eggs and does not contain butter. From the blog olivetomato
Provided by momaphet
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12-15 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- DIRECTIONS.
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees Celsius),and line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl mix sugar and olive oil, add the eggs and mix.
- Add the yogurt, lemon peel and lemon juice and mix well.
- In another bowl blend flour with baking powder.Add the flour ½ a cup at a time to the batter while mixing.
- Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes and remove and let them cool completely. When cool drizzle with glaze.
- Lemon Glaze.
- Add powdered sugar to lemon juice stirring with a spoon until you have a thick consistency that is pourable. The ratio is about ½ cup powdered sugar for every tablespoon of lemon juice. Start with the smaller amount and make more if needed.
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Godwin Onyekachi
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter. Other than that, they were delicious!
Annie Colinas
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make them.
Sumantha Govender
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my Greek grandmother, and she loved them! She said they reminded her of the cupcakes she used to eat when she was a child. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
parker hobdey
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I love the delicate lemon flavor and the moist texture. They were a hit at my party!
Aiden Brown
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and olive oil in these cupcakes. The glaze is also a nice touch. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Rahman Maan
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a bake sale, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making these again.
Saraswati Gupta
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Jan g Gggg
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Greek yogurt, but I loved these cupcakes! The yogurt added a nice tanginess that balanced out the sweetness of the cake. I would definitely make these again.
Nana Kwabena
[email protected]These cupcakes were so moist and fluffy! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again!
Salma sukhi
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter. Other than that, they were delicious!
As sufian
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make them.
Justin Hamlett
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my Greek grandmother, and she loved them! She said they reminded her of the cupcakes she used to eat when she was a child. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Christy Martinez
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I love the delicate lemon flavor and the moist texture. They were a hit at my party!
Dajay Walters
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cupcakes changed my mind! The lemon flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the cupcakes were incredibly moist. I also loved the texture of the crumb topping.
Josh Coey
[email protected]These cupcakes were a delightful surprise! The combination of lemon, Greek yogurt, and olive oil made for a moist and flavorful cake that was perfectly complemented by the tangy lemon glaze. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.