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Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes

Perfect Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes for Ultimate Citrus Bliss

Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes are delightful treats with a fluffy vanilla cake and luscious lemon curd filling, perfect for sweet escapes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • a pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 0.5 cups Milk or plant-based milk
For the Lemon Curd
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 lemons Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 lemons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • a pinch Salt
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Lemon Curd Preparation
  1. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Cook until thickened, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in butter until smooth.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Combine butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl; beat until fluffy.
Assembling the Cupcakes
  1. Hollow out the cooled cupcakes, fill with lemon curd, and frost.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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