Best Lemon Drop Cupcakes Recipes

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LEMON DROP MARTINI CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the vanilla lemon cupcakes
1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
For the vodka lemon frosting
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon vodka

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line a standard sized muffin pan with liners. In the mixing bowl of your stand mixer, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add lemon peel and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream (batter will be thick). Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. To make the frosting, cream butter and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Add lemon juice, vanilla, lemon peel and vodka; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes and garnish.

LEMON DROP CUPCAKES



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Bake these delicious cupcakes topped with lemon glaze. A delectable dessert made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
2/3 cup lemon curd (from 10-oz jar)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup coarsely crushed lemon drops

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and egg whites. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake and cool as directed on box for cupcakes.
  • Spoon lemon curd into decorating bag fitted with 1/4-inch round tip. Insert tip into center of each cupcake, no more than two-thirds of the way down; gently squeeze bag, pulling upward until filling comes to top of cupcake. (Do not let filling spill out of cupcake.)
  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice and milk with spoon until smooth. Dip top of each cupcake in lemon glaze; twist to allow excess to drip off. Smooth top with spatula. Sprinkle with lemon drops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1/2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

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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!

Provided by Sarah Farrand

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CUPCAKE
2/3 c all purpose flour
3/4 c self rising flour
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
1 c sugar
2 eggs, room temp
1/4 c milk
1/8 c lemon juice
1/8 c vodka
zest of 1 lemon
FROSTING
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
4 c powdered sugar
1/8 c vodka
1/8 c lemon juice
1 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 cup standard muffin pan with paper liners.
  • 2. For cupcakes, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, lightly beating after each addition.
  • 3. Mix 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.
  • 4. Fill 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.
  • 5. To 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!!

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Make and share this Lemon Drop Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Winter144

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 tablespoons cream cheese, softend
3 1/2 tablespoons butter, softend
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind

Steps:

  • 1. preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Put the baking cups in the pan or spray cooking spray on the pan.
  • 2. In a bowl mix butter, cream cheese, lemon rind, sugar, and eggs.
  • 3. Mix flour and baking powder.
  • 4. Spoon the batter into the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • 5. Put some yummy icing on your cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 35.2, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 1.2

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