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Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

- Makes 12

My light and lemony cupcakes with fluffy lemon cream cheese icing are easy to make and the perfect dessert for lemon lovers. You can even give this recipe a little twist by replacing the lemons with sweet Meyer lemons or lime - the result is gorgeous, fluffy cupcakes with tangy, creamy icing each time.

Image by Luisa Brimble
Ingredients for Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing


For 12 regular cupcakes:

  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup sour cream (I used full fat)

  • 1/2 cup milk (I used whole)

  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature

  • 113g unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • Zest of one lemon (about 2 teaspoons)

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 


​For the icing: 

  • ​113g cream cheese     

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened     

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar     

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice     

  • 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipes

For the cupcakes: 
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a 12 mould muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
2. In a large measuring cup or bowl combine sour cream, milk, and egg whites; mix well to combine. Set aside. 
3. In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat melted butter and sugar on medium speed until well combined; about 2 minutes.
4. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and beat for another minute on medium speed. Slowly add flour, baking powder and salt to the butter/sugar combination, beating until just combined.
5. Add in sour cream/milk/egg combo and beat on low until just combined. Finally, add vanilla extract until incorporated.
6. Over-mixing will result in a dryer/denser cake. Divide the cupcake batter evenly into the 12 molds, then place the pan in the oven.
7. Bake for about 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before topping with frosting.

For the icing: 
9. Beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until combined.
10. Beat in powdered sugar and lemon juice.
​11. Beat in 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups more of powdered sugar till frosting is of spreading consistency.

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