Flat Belly Diet Lemon Cupcakes With Citrus Icing Recipe

Name: Flat Belly Diet Lemon Cupcakes With Citrus Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup canola oil; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Icing; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
3
Combine the oil, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract and vanila extract in a separate bowl - mix well.
4
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until smooth.
5
Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake in a preheated oven for 17-19 minutes, or until lightly golden and springy when gently touched.
6
Place pan on a rack and let cook for 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely.
7
Icing:.
8
Combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice and orange zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
9
Spread some of the glaze over each cupcake with a small spatula and let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

1284

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Flat Belly Diet Lemon Cupcakes With Citrus Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Flat Belly Diet Lemon Cupcakes With Citrus Icing

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