Description
Delicious lemon thyme cupcakes topped with creamy lemon frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, very finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the thyme and finely chopped rosemary.
- Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk, and mix just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until creamy and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with extra lemon zest or a tiny sprinkle of thyme if desired.
Notes
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, let the frosting sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg