Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes, where fluffy vanilla cake meets a luscious lemon curd filling and is topped with creamy frosting. These cupcakes are bursting with bright citrus flavor, making them the perfect treat for any occasion, from birthdays to casual afternoons at home. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can create these impressive desserts that are sure to wow family and friends. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with fresh fruits, these lemon cupcakes are a refreshing addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 2/3 Cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup milk (at room temperature)
- 4 egg yolks (large)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (1 medium lemon)
- 1/3 Cup lemon juice (fresh, 2 or 3 lemons)
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 Cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 2 1/4 Cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) separately; alternate adding to wet mixture with milk until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare lemon curd by whisking egg yolks, sugar, zest, juice, and salt over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter and cool before using.
- Create holes in cooled cupcakes and fill with lemon curd; frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 121mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 58mg