Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

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Lemon Cupcakes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F Insert liners into medium cupcake pans.
  2. Prepare cupcakes. Melt butter and lemon zest on low heat; the heat helps release the flavors and spice the butter.
  3. In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. Place eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl, beating on medium speed.
  5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the melted butter and mix until mixture is light and airy.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners two-third full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cupcakes are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in cupcake's center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  9. Prepare glaze: in an eletric mixer,beat butter with powdered sugar and lemon juice until frosting is integrated and smooth (add 1 more tablespoon of lemon juice for creamier texture if desired).
  10. Using a spatula, spread frosting on each cupcake, decorating with lemon zest.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1030.34 Kcal (4314 kJ)
Calories from fat 506.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.22g 86%
Cholesterol 107.01mg 36%
Sodium 792.34mg 33%
Potassium 1654.05mg 35%
Total Carbs 124.09g 41%
Sugars 64.98g 260%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 10.36g 21%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 85.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 438.89 Kcal (1838 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.95g 86%
Cholesterol 45.58mg 36%
Sodium 337.51mg 33%
Potassium 704.57mg 35%
Total Carbs 52.86g 41%
Sugars 27.68g 260%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 4%
Protein 4.41g 21%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 36.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.1
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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