Lemon Cupcakes with Teal and Purple Icing and Sprinkles

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This Cupcake Pan is Designed to Fit Perfectly in a Toaster Oven, Ideal for Small-Batch Baking

Lemon Cupcakes with Teal and Purple Icing and Sprinkles Recipe

Lemon Cupcakes are light and fluffy, with a tangy lemon flavor. They are the perfect treat for any occasion because they are topped with a colorful teal and purple icing and sprinkles.

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp salt
Two large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
sprinkles
food coloring in teal and purple
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp lemon zest

Time Needed

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well combined.
Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
One at a time, add the eggs, beating well after each addition.
Incorporate the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
Mix in the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the buttermilk and vegetable oil, until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, about 2/3 full.
Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to completely cool before preparing the icing.
Whisk together the powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Divide the icing into two small bowls and color one with teal and the other with purple food coloring.
Pipe the icing onto the cooled cupcakes with a piping bag, alternating between the two colors and creating a swirled effect.
Sprinkle sprinkles on top of each cupcake for a festive touch.