Cakes

Fresh Lemon Cupcakes

February 14, 2018

These light and fluffy lemon scented cupcakes are filled with a bright, tart lemon curd and topped with a rich, creamy vanilla frosting.

For the Lemon Curd:
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
2 large egg yolks at room temperature
6 tbs unsalted butter cut into 1-inch cubes
pinch of salt
For the Lemon Scented Cupcakes:
1½ cups plus ? cup cake flour
1¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
3 tbs unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
3 tbs vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp lemon zest
? cup milk at room temperature
For the Vanilla Frosting:
2½ sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
2½ cups confectioners\' sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 tsp cream or whole milk

For the Lemon Curd: Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, eggs and egg yolks in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Add the butter. Cook the mixture over low heat until the...
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Nutritions

Calories
350

Sodium
385mg
16% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 14g 71%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 7%

Monosaturated Fat 5g 37%

Cholesterol 103mg 34%

Sodium 385mg 16%

Potassium 222mg 6%

Protein 8g 17%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 7%

Sugar 26g 53%

Vitamin A 604IU 12%

Vitamin B6 0.36mg 18%

Vitamin C 6mg 10%

Calcium 149mg 14%

Iron 0.34mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nutritions

Calories
505

Sodium
349mg
14% DV

Fat
19g
30% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
71g
24% DV

Fiber
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17% DV

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Fat

Saturated Fat 8g 43%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 14%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 55%

Cholesterol 32mg 10%

Sodium 349mg 14%

Potassium 218mg 6%

Protein 7g 14%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 17%

Sugar 32g 65%

Vitamin A 402IU 8%

Vitamin B6 0.08mg 4%

Vitamin C 3mg 5%

Calcium 57mg 5%

Iron 2mg 15%

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