Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sweet tea lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest from two lemons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with papers.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared cupcake tin, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For variations, try adding fresh berries or nuts to the batter for extra flavor. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.