Mini Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Icing Recipe

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Mini Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Icing Recipe

Mini Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Icing are a tasty treat for any occasion. The lemon flavor adds a refreshing twist to the classic vanilla flavor, and the mini size is ideal for serving at parties or as a sweet snack.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Two large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Time Needed

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

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Fill a mini cupcake pan halfway with paper liners.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
One at a time, add the eggs, beating well after each addition.
Incorporate the vanilla extract.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
In three parts, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and lemon juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Add the lemon zest and mix well.
Fill each paper liner about two-thirds full with batter.
12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until it is creamy.
Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon milk in a mixing bowl.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add another tablespoon of milk if the icing is too thick.
Serve the cooled cupcakes with the vanilla icing.