Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream together butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs, adding them one at a time and mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a different bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until everything is combined evenly.
- Scoop batter into the liners halfway, add a dollop of cream cheese filling, and top with more batter.
- Bake in the oven for 18–22 minutes or until they are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before serving or frosting.
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For extra lemon flavor, increase lemon juice and zest by a teaspoon each.
Cream cheese filling can be swapped for lemon curd for a tangy twist.
Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg