Vanilla Poppy Seed Cupcakes With Lemon-Lime Sugar

Name: Vanilla Poppy Seed Cupcakes With Lemon-Lime Sugar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 1 teaspoon Lime Zest; 1-1/4 cup Sugar, Divided; 2-1/2 cups Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract (I Scraped Seeds From One Vanilla Bean); 1 cup Milk; 3/4 cups Butter, At Room Temperature; 3 whole Eggs, Room Temperature; 2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 F (170 C). Line two 12-count cupcake tins with paper liners.
2
To make the lemon-lime zest, put 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Then add the zest and rub the sugar and zest together. Set aside and allow the oils from zests to be released into the sugar.
3
In a medium sized bowl, mix flour with baking powder and soda. Set aside.
4
In a small bowl, scrape vanilla bean (if using) into milk. Or mix the vanilla extract with milk. Set aside.
5
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time until combined.
6
Add 1/3 of flour mixture into the butter mixture. Beat until just combined. Then add half of the milk and beat till just combined. Add in another 1/3 of flour and mix. Then mix in the rest of the milk. Then mix in the last 1/3 of the flour, mixing until just combined.
7
Fold poppy seeds into the batter. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full. Then sprinkle a pinch or two of lemon-lime sugar on top of each cupcake.
8
Bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Then remove the pans from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Devour!
9
Recipe adapted from tasteandtellblog.com and www.shutterbean.com/.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest, 1 teaspoon Lime Zest, 1-1/4 cup Sugar, Divided, 2-1/2 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Poppy Seed Cupcakes With Lemon-Lime Sugar 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!