LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Lemon     Spring     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream cheese (about 2 ounces), softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. and line four 1/2-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk in 2 teaspoons zest. In another bowl with a fork blend butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon juice until smooth. With a wooden spoon beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is combined well.
  • In a small bowl with a fork stir together cream cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon zest, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon juice until lemon cream is smooth.
  • Spoon 3 level tablespoons batter and about 1 tablespoon lemon cream into each paper liner. Spoon remaining batter over lemon cream, smoothing tops. Bake cupcakes in middle of oven 20 minutes, or until golden brown, and transfer to a rack to cool. Makes 4 cupcakes, serving 2 with leftovers.

Hamza Lohan
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Meh.


Victor Salazar
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Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great!


Mustansar Kaka
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These were a bit too tart for me, but my husband loved them.


Jakir Hossain
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Easy to make and delicious. Will definitely make again.


Saphira Nuwenyesiga
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Yum!


Dani Ami
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These cupcakes are amazing! I love the combination of lemon and cream cheese. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Musadiq Ali
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but they ended up being a bit dense.


Tiffany Mazur
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Mason Pumfrey
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They were so delicious, and the lemon flavor was just right.


Florence Tawiah
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.


Mohmand Khan
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I love lemon cupcakes, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The cake was light and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly tangy and sweet.


sphiwe given
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the lemon cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.