Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream Recipe

Name: Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes:; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 4 tablespoons of lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sour cream; Frosting:; 2 sticks butter, softened; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup strawberry jam; pinch of salt; 6 cups powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

Cupcakes:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
Frosting:
2 sticks butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup strawberry jam
pinch of salt
6 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk

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Cupcakes:
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In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Add the flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream (batter will be thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full with batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Frosting:
4
Beat butter and vanilla until creamy. Mix in strawberry jam and salt. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach desired consistency.

2667

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

374

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes:, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream 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 With Strawberry Buttercream

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