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Lemon Cupcakes: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Delight

Lemon Cupcakes
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These lemon cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, you can add lemon extract to the batter.
  • These cupcakes are great with a lemon buttercream frosting.

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