Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 577 kcal
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup poppyseeds plus more for garnish
Lemon buttercream frosting
- 2-1/2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 Tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk as needed
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 340 degrees F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
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In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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In large mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lemon juice, vanilla and lemon zest one at a time, beating well between each addition.
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Slowly add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, stirring slowly. Stir until just combined. Fold in poppyseeds.
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Divide batter between prepared cupcake liners. Bake 25-30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 2 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
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In bowl with electric mixer, beat together butter and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, ¼ cup at a time, continuing to beat until texture is smooth and spreadable. If necessary, add cream or milk in small increments until desired texture is reached.
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When cupcakes are fully cool, frost them with piping bag or offset spatula. Garnish with sprinkle of poppyseeds, if desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577
Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 20g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 154mg6%
Potassium 119mg3%
Carbohydrates 69g23%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 56g62%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1021IU20%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.