TRIPLE LEMON CUPCAKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners. Combine the flour and almonds in a food processor and pulse until the almonds are finely ground, about 1 minute. Add the baking powder, baking soda and salt and pulse to combine.
- Whisk the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them three-quarters of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool in the pan 5 minutes; remove to a rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Combine 2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; cook over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer registers 240 degrees F, about 12 minutes. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until foamy; increase the speed to medium high and beat until soft peaks form, 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the sugar syrup and beat until cool and glossy, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the butter a little at a time, beating until incorporated. (It's OK if the mixture looks curdled at first; continue beating.) Beat in the food coloring, then add the lemon zest and juice and beat until smooth, 2 more minutes.
- Make the candied zest: Remove the lemon zest with a vegetable peeler and slice into thin strands. Place in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a simmer over high heat. Drain the zest and return it to the saucepan; cover with water and repeat 2 more times. Bring the sugar and 3/4 cup water to a bare simmer in a separate saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon zest strands and cook over low heat, 20 minutes. Drain the zest and arrange in clusters on a parchment-lined baking sheet; let dry.
- Frost the cupcakes and top with the candied lemon zest.
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Letha Russell
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
BB Dad
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time. Other than that, they were great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy.
Ashfak Ashfak
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon cupcakes, but these were actually really good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. The lemon flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe
Khyrin
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Onyekachi Samuel
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time. Other than that, they were great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy.
Victor Owei
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Saqlain Abbas saqlain Abbas
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time. Other than that, they were great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy.
Zane Alam Raju
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon cupcakes, but these were actually really good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. The lemon flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe
Burair aqeel
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Moni sweety
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time. Other than that, they were great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy.
Mathlida Amolo
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and airy. The lemon flavor is just right, not too tart and not
tiktok lovers
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Talha Irshad
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
johnson With
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.
Thymos08
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
TheBasicGuyMemes & Music
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. These cupcakes were amazing! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Eucharia Omaufedo
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Jamal Davis
[email protected]I love lemon cupcakes, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced, and the cupcakes were not too sweet. I will definitely be making these
Marama Ispretty
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I will definitely be making these again.