Lemon Cupcakes

Name: Lemon Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 lemons, zest of; 2 1/2 cups white flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1 cup sugar; Glaze; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons lemon juice

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 tablespoons butter
3 lemons, zest of
2 1/2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
Glaze
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 325°F Insert liners into medium cupcake pans.
2

Prepare cupcakes. Melt butter and lemon zest on low heat; the heat helps release the flavors and spice the butter.
3

In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
4

Place eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl, beating on medium speed.
5

Gradually add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the melted butter and mix until mixture is light and airy.
6

Fill the cupcake liners two-third full.
7

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cupcakes are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in cupcake's center comes out clean.
8

Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
9

Prepare glaze: in an eletric mixer,beat butter with powdered sugar and lemon juice until frosting is integrated and smooth (add 1 more tablespoon of lemon juice for creamier texture if desired).
10

Using a spatula, spread frosting on each cupcake, decorating with lemon zest.