Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, at room temp; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 7/8 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Frosting; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, at room temp
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
7/8 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Frosting
2 tablespoons butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1
Beat together the butter, cream cheese, lemon zest and sugar, then beat in eggs until smooth.
2
Gradually add the flour, baking powder and salt to the cheese mixture and beat with your mixer on low speed until just combined.
3
Divide the batter evenly between 12 cupcake cups that have been lined with paper cupcake liners.
4
Bake at 325F about 25 minutes until firm to the touch.
5
While cupcakes are baking, make frosting by beating the frosting ingredients together until smooth.
6
Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
7
Frost when cooled.

1013

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, at room temp, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, 2/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cupcakes 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.

Lemon Cupcakes

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