LEMON-LIMONCELLO CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by shauna
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350˚F and position a rack in the centre of oven. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, cream cheese & sugar on medium speed till light and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the limoncello and beat an additional minute. On low speed, add flour mixture and buttermilk alternatively, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Add the lemon juice and zest and mix on low speed just till incorporated. Divide the batter between 12 muffin tins. Bake for 20 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean. Let cool completely. Lemon curd: In a heavy medium saucepan, stir together the lemon zest, juice and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and egg yolk. Whisk the lemon mixture into the eggs to temper them. Scrape the mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let cool completely. Frosting: Prepare the cream cheese limoncello frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed till light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes Add the limoncello and beat for an additional minute. Reduce the speed to low & gradually add the sifted powdered sugar & beat till fully incorporated and smooth. Assemble the cupcakes. Cut a hole into each cupcake with the lg. end of a melon ballerina or the back end of a large pastry tip. Fill each cavity with the lemon curd. Fill a pastry bag with a star tip and the cream cheese limoncello frosting and pipe onto each cupcake. Decorate with lemon & berries if desired.
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SHEMIAH SIMAKA
[email protected]These cupcakes look delicious!
Shehneela Ali
[email protected]I can't wait to try these cupcakes!
Zahid Hussain Bugti
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect summer dessert.
Ariadni Wastor
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make these cupcakes again.
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[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover limoncello.
XpeterX
[email protected]I would recommend these cupcakes to anyone who loves lemon desserts.
Allah Wadhayo
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cupcakes were just okay.
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[email protected]The cupcakes were easy to make, but the glaze was a bit tricky to get right.
HYPERSTORE ONE
[email protected]I found the cupcakes to be a bit dry.
Chase Mitchell
[email protected]These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Jan debeer
[email protected]These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.
Ramsis Junior
[email protected]I love the way the limoncello glaze soaks into the cupcakes. It makes them extra moist and delicious.
Afaq Arain
[email protected]These cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend them.
Pubg King King
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Alaya Powell
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
MrBranBran2U
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The limoncello glaze is amazing!
Malik Tahir Mahmood
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
cj johnson
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Samuel Ward
[email protected]I love the bright citrus flavor of these cupcakes. The limoncello glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Md Anower
[email protected]These lemon limoncello cupcakes were a delightful treat! The combination of lemon and limoncello flavors was perfectly balanced, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I received numerous compliments from my friends and family when I served them at