Strawberry Topped Lemon Cupcakes With Limoncello Glaze Recipe

Name: Strawberry Topped Lemon Cupcakes With Limoncello Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes:; 2 cups cake flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup finely grated lemon peel; Glaze and topping:; 3/4 cup (or more) powdered sugar; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp limoncello or other lemon liquer; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon peel; 18 strawberries

Servings: persons

Cupcakes:
2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup finely grated lemon peel
Glaze and topping:
3/4 cup (or more) powdered sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp limoncello or other lemon liquer
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon peel
18 strawberries

1
For cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in dry ingredients in three additions alternately with buttermilk in two additions. Beat in lemon juice and lemon peel. Divide batter among liners.
2
Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to racks.
3
Meanwhile, prepare glaze and topping: Stir 3/4 cup powdered sugar, butter, limoncello, lemon juice and grated lemon peel in small saucepan over low heat until butter melts and glaze comes to simmer. Whisk in additional powdered sugar by tablespoonfuls if glaze is very thin. Spoon 1 tsp warm glaze over each warm cupcake. Cool cupcakes completely.
4
Arrange 1 strawberry atop each cupcake. Drizzle remaining limoncello glaze over. Let cupcakes stand until glaze sets, about 2 hours.

1489

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes:, 2 cups cake flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Topped Lemon Cupcakes With Limoncello Glaze 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.

Strawberry Topped Lemon Cupcakes With Limoncello Glaze

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