LEMON CUPCAKES
Usher in spring with these tender, lemony cupcakes. It's a recipe from my mother that I spiced up a bit. -Bertina Nicholas-Johnson, Waynesboro, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extracts. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream. Beat just until combined. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 325° for 15-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat shortening until fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Mmapitsi Moropa
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used fresh lemons and the flavor was amazing. The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but that's just personal preference. Overall, a great recipe.
Elouse Simplima
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter frosting to balance out the lemon flavor. Otherwise, they were well-made and moist.
Freddy Fongterry
[email protected]I've made these lemon cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit! They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I love that they're not too sweet, so you can really taste the lemon. I've also tried them with different types
Joell Mccall
[email protected]These lemon cupcakes were a delight to make and even better to eat! The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They were moist and fluffy, with a bright lemon flavor. The frosting was also delicious, with a tangy sweetness t