LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Lemon     Spring     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese (about 2 ounces), softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. and line four 1/2-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk in 2 teaspoons zest. In another bowl with a fork blend butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon juice until smooth. With a wooden spoon beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is combined well.
  • In a small bowl with a fork stir together cream cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon zest, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon juice until lemon cream is smooth.
  • Spoon 3 level tablespoons batter and about 1 tablespoon lemon cream into each paper liner. Spoon remaining batter over lemon cream, smoothing tops. Bake cupcakes in middle of oven 20 minutes, or until golden brown, and transfer to a rack to cool. Makes 4 cupcakes, serving 2 with leftovers.

Rfhg T
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Overall, these cupcakes are a great recipe. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're perfect for any occasion.


Edin Hern√°ndez
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The cupcakes were delicious, but they were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Benedict Wesley
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These cupcakes are so easy to make! I love that I can just use a box of cake mix and a few other simple ingredients.


James King
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I'm not a fan of the lemon cream frosting. It was a bit too thick and heavy for my taste.


GAZI SAYED
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big, and they're not too small.


Rose Bhatti
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Clarissa De Wet
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Craig Watson
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These cupcakes are so pretty! I love the way the lemon zest decorates the top.


Toqeer Abbas
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I love the tangy lemon flavor of these cupcakes. They're the perfect treat for a summer afternoon.


Gary Alston
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Ayaan Feysal
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These cupcakes are so easy to make! I love that I can just use a box of cake mix and a few other simple ingredients.


Sylvia Ramirez
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success! All the kids loved them.


Tisetso Motaung
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These cupcakes are perfect for a summer party! They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and cheerful.


Harymah Naddamba
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The cupcakes were delicious, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.


David stewart
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I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Cat games Jsr
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These lemon cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were light and fluffy, with a perfectly tangy lemon flavor. The lemon cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch.