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Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes Recipe with Mojito Frosting | Grandbaby Cakes
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Lemon Cupcakes Recipe with Mojito Frosting

Perfectly tender, moist and zesty lemon cupcakes get topped with the smoothest and most delicious mojito flavored buttercream.
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 424kcal

Ingredients

Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pure lemon extract
  • ½ cup whole milk

Mojito Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons rum
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In the bowl of an elecric stand mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugar and beat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the egg and egg white, beating on medium speed until combined. Add the oil, lemon zest, vanilla, and lemon extract and beat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add half of the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk with the mixer on and mix to combine. Pour in the rest of the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until the batter is combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters of the way full. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until golden on top and set in the center. Let cool completely before frosting.

To Make the Mojito Frosting:

  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and cream cheese and beat until creamy. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar. Increase the speed of the mixer and beat the frosting, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until fluffy and combined. Beat in the vanilla, lime zest, and rum.
  • Frost the cupcakes and garnish with the fresh mint.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients like butter and eggs are room temperature.
To ensure your lemon cupcakes stay as fresh, start by allowing them to completely cool to room temperature after baking and frosting. Once cooled, place them in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper if necessary, and store at room temperature for up to three days. If you need to keep them longer, they can be refrigerated for up to a week, but for the best texture and flavor, bring them back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 85mg | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.3mg