Moist, delicious Lemon Cupcakes that are perfect for any day of the week!
Course Cupcakes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 18
Calories 235kcal
Author Nancy Piran
Ingredients
1cupsugar
1stick unsalted buttersoftened
4egg whites
1tspAdam's Lemon Extract
1cupmilk
1tablespoonlemon zest
2 1/4cupsall purpose flour
2 1/2tspbaking powder
FOR THE FROSTING:
4ouncescream cheesesoftened
1/2cuppowdered sugar
1cupheavy whipping cream
1tablespoonlemon zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 ℉. Line two muffin pans with liners. Set aside.
In small bowl whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In mixer add sugar and butter, mix till creamy.
Slowly add in egg whites, extract and milk. Mix till incorporated.
Slowly add in flour until incorporated.
Stir in zest.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
In mixing bowl add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk together on medium low until completely incorporated. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl half way through mixing.
Slowly add in cream. Scrape down sides half way through mixing.
Add zest.
Turn mixer up to medium high and whisk frosting until stiff peaks form.