Delicious Lemon-Lime Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the zesty flavors of lemon and lime with these moist and fluffy cupcakes. Topped with a creamy frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any special occasion or just as a sweet treat for yourself.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• zest of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, lime juice, and lime zest.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
7. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

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