A Zesty Treat That Will Brighten Your Day!
Welcome to a world of delightful flavors and tantalizing aromas with these Lemon Lime Cupcakes! If you love desserts that are sweet yet refreshing, then you are in for a real treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate Buttermilk and Citrus: Mix in buttermilk, lemon, and lime juice along with the zests for that amazing citrus kick!
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill the Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Frost: Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, top with your favorite frosting!