Delicious and Refreshing Triple Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

These triple lemon cupcakes are bursting with lemony goodness from the cake to the frosting. The moist and tender lemon-flavored cupcakes are topped with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting, making them the perfect treat for any lemon lover. These cupcakes are easy to make, and the combination of sweet and tart flavors will leave you craving for more. Serve them at parties, birthdays, or enjoy them as a special treat for yourself. Get ready to experience a burst of citrusy delight with these irresistible triple lemon cupcakes!

Ingredients

• For the cupcakes:
• - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• - ¼ teaspoon salt
• - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 2 large eggs
• - 2 lemons, zest and juice
• - ½ cup milk
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the frosting:
• - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 4 cups powdered sugar
• - 2 lemons, zest and juice
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - Yellow food coloring (optional)
• - Lemon slices, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and juice.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition. If desired, add a few drops of yellow food coloring for a more vibrant color.
10. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake.
11. Garnish with a lemon slice on top of each cupcake.
12. Serve and enjoy these delightful triple lemon cupcakes!

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