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Why buy cupcakes when you can DIY and they will be so much better?This is one of my favorite recipes for summer. Cupcakes are always my first choice for desserts!
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Lemon Lime Cupcakes

Delicious and not too sweet cupcakes with a lemon-lime flavor.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 3 C flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 C unsalted butter, soft
  • 2 C sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp lemon extract or juice
  • 1/2 C whole milk
  • 1/2 T fresh lemon zest

For the Frosting

  • 1 C unsalted butter, soft
  • 4+ C powdered sugar
  • 4 T heavy whipping cream
  • 2 T lime extract or juice
  • 3/4 T fresh lime zest

Instructions

To Make Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Line the cupcake tins with paper liners.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add one egg at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating after each egg has been added.
  • Add the lemon extract and lemon zest to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture.
  • Add 1/3 of the dry mixture to the wet mixture while continuing to mix.
  • Add 1/2 of the milk, mix.
  • Add 1/3 of the dry mixture, mix well.
  • Add the last 1/2 of the milk, mix.
  • Add the last 1/3 of the dry mixture and mix well.
  • Make sure all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
  • Scoop the batter into the paper-lined cupcake tins until they are 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake at 375º for 15-17 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the cupcake tin and cool on wire racks until completely cool to the touch.

To Make Frosting

  • Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add the heavy whipping cream.
  • Check to see if the frosting can make and hold a stiff peak.
  • If not add 1/2 C more powdered sugar, mix well.
  • Be patient as this may take several minutes.
  • If frosting can make and hold a stiff peak...mix in the lime extract and 1/2 tablespoon of the lime zest. Mix well.
  • Spoon the frosting into a pastry bag with a large frosting tip.
  • Twist the open end of the pastry bag to push the frosting to the tip.
  • Frost the cupcakes, and spread the remaining 1/4 tablespoon of the fresh lime zest on top of the frosted cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg