Lemon Basil Cupcakes

July 11, 2014

These lemon basil cupcakes combine a fun lemon flavor with a slight hint of basil. Folded whipped cream added to the frosting helps keep these light and perfect for spring or summer!

For the cake:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg + 1 yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1-3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Lemon Curd
For the lemon basil syrup:
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
7 fresh basil leaves
1 lemon, zested into strips
For the Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons soft butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
3 tablespoons lemon basil syrup
1-1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped

For the cake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. Whisk together your butter and sugar. Add the egg and yolk followed by the two extracts. Stir in the flour,...
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Nutritions

Calories
248

Sodium
58mg
2% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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