Lemon Sparkle Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Sparkle Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup milk; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; ¼ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

⅔ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
4
Stir in lemon peel.
5
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
6
Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle a rounded 1/2 teaspoonful over each cupcake.
7
Bake at 350 for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

561

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Lemon Sparkle 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 Sparkle Cupcakes

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