Lemon Cupcakes
Soft lemon cupcakes topped with fluffy lemon buttercream for a bright, fresh cupcake inspired by Lemon-Ups Girl Scout cookies.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Keyword: lemon cupcake recipe, lemon cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 355kcal
Make the Lemon Cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Divide batter evenly into liners (about 3/4 full).
Bake 18–20 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely.
Make the Lemon Buttercream:
Beat butter until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Add cream, lemon juice, zest, and salt.
Beat for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Taste and adjust lemon if needed.
Assemble the Cupcakes:
Pipe or spread lemon buttercream onto cooled cupcakes.
Optional toppings: lemon zest, crusted lemon cookies, sanding sugar, powdered sugar, small lemon slices.
Serving: 1 cupcake | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 155mg | Sugar: 32g