lemon drop cupcakes
Okay, so there is a little vodka in the mix, but don't let it scare you! This cupcake is fantastic for all ages and the only zing you get is from the lemon, not the booze!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
Makes 12 standard cupcakes
Ingredients
- CUPCAKE
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup self rising flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 - eggs, room temp
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 1/8 cup vodka
- - zest of 1 lemon
- FROSTING
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 cup vodka
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon milk
How To Make lemon drop cupcakes
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Step 1Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 cup standard muffin pan with paper liners.
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Step 2For cupcakes, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, lightly beating after each addition.
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Step 3Mix the flours together. Mix the milk, lemon juice, and vodka together. Add half the flour and half the liquids to the butter/sugar, and mix. Repeat with the remaining halves. Fold in lemon zest.
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Step 4Fill muffin tins ~2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until center comes out clean with a cake tester. Let cool completely before frosting. -
Step 5To make frosting, cream butter, half of the powdered sugar, vodka, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the milk and remaining powdered sugar, beating for an additional 2-3 minutes. Spread or pipe your frosting on the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Cakes
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#cupcake
Keyword:
#lemon
Keyword:
#Buttercream
Keyword:
#vodka
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