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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes That'll Brighten Your Day

Enjoy Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes, a delightful treat that brings a burst of flavor and joy to any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar mixed with lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp lemon extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup lemon peel hearts optional
  • poppy seeds for sprinkling

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and fresh lemon zest. Massage the zest into the sugar for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the full-fat sour cream, water, vegetable oil, egg, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually sift the cake flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and fine salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold until just combined.
  5. Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 18-21 minutes, rotating halfway through, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese together until creamy. Gradually add lemon zest, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
  8. Frost each cupcake with the prepared frosting and garnish with lemon peel hearts and poppy seeds.
  9. Serve and enjoy your Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Remember to use room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.

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