Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttermilk recipe


Today I’m sticking with a classic, Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting. These are a classic done right. What do I love about these cupcakes? They are loaded with an abundance of lemon flavor (if we are going to call them lemon cupcakes, they better taste like lemon, right? Not just a hint here and there), they have a soft texture and the frosting on top is to die for! These are summers dream cupcakes right here.

Don’t wait for a reason to celebrate to make these, just make them because it’s summer! That’s a celebration alone, right? I always think the weekend counts as a reason to celebrate with cupcakes too.




Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting | Cooking Classy

Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting | Cooking Classy

Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting | Cooking Classy

Things You'll Need

1/2 Cup Butter (softened)
1 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
4 Egg Whites (room temperature)
3/4 Cup Cake Flour
3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 


For Frosting:

1/2 Cup Butter
4 Cup Powdered Sugar
4 Tablespoon Lemonade Concentrate (defrosted)
2 Tablespoons Buttermilk
Lemon Zest for Garnish 



Directions


Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cavity cupcake tin with baking cups.

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Add lemon zest. Add egg whites one at a time beating after each addition.

Step 3

In a separate bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda.

Step 4

Combine buttermilk and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Step 5

Add alternately flour and buttermilk mixtures to the butter and sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until fully combined.

Step 6


Fill cupcake tins ¾ full. Bake 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 7

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with lemon zest. Serve and enjoy!

Tip


Use chewy candies like starburst to make edible citrus-shaped cupcake toppers

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