Description
Brighten your day with these delightful Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes! Each fluffy bite bursts with zesty lemon flavor and a satisfying crunch from the poppy seeds. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or any special occasion, these cupcakes are a refreshing treat that will leave everyone craving more. Enjoy the sweet aroma of lemony goodness filling your kitchen as you create this easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds until combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with lemon zest and juice until well incorporated.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with milk. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest/juice until creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: less than 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg