Best Limoncello Cupcakes Recipes

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LIMONCELLO CUPCAKES



Limoncello Cupcakes image

These lemony cupcakes made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix get some added zest thanks to Limoncello.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup Limoncello
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
Grated peel and juice of 1 medium lemon
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Limoncello
Lemon slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar and Limoncello until mixed; beat on medium speed until fluffy. Frost cupcakes, mounding and swirling frosting in center.
  • Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO FROSTING



Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Limoncello Frosting image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box chocolate cake mix
Orange juice (instead of water in cake mix)
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup diced candied orange peel (about 8 ounces)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
2 tablespoons limoncello*
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 orange, zested
1/4 cup finely diced candied orange peel, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the cupcakes: mix the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting orange juice for the water. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour. Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture. Line the muffin pan with the cupcake liners. Fill and bake the cupcakes according to package instructions. Let the cupcakes cool for 1 hour on a wire rack before frosting.
  • To make the frosting: combine all the ingredients except the candied orange peel in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Using a small spatula, place about 1 tablespoon of frosting on top of each cupcake. Top with a small sprinkle of candied orange peel.

STRAWBERRY TOPPED LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO GLAZE



STRAWBERRY TOPPED LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO GLAZE image

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cupcakes:
2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup finely grated lemon peel
Glaze and topping:
3/4 cup (or more) powdered sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp limoncello or other lemon liquer
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon peel
18 strawberries

Steps:

  • For cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 18 standard muffin cups with paper liners. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in dry ingredients in three additions alternately with buttermilk in two additions. Beat in lemon juice and lemon peel. Divide batter among liners. Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to racks. Meanwhile, prepare glaze and topping: Stir 3/4 cup powdered sugar, butter, limoncello, lemon juice and grated lemon peel in small saucepan over low heat until butter melts and glaze comes to simmer. Whisk in additional powdered sugar by tablespoonfuls if glaze is very thin. Spoon 1 tsp warm glaze over each warm cupcake. Cool cupcakes completely. Arrange 1 strawberry atop each cupcake. Drizzle remaining limoncello glaze over. Let cupcakes stand until glaze sets, about 2 hours.

LEMON-LIMONCELLO CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Lemon-Limoncello Cupcakes Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by shauna

Number Of Ingredients 21

CUPCAKES:
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (1/2-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoon limoncello
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup lemon Juice
Zest of 1 lemon
LEMON CURD:
Zest of 2 lemons
1/2 cup lemon Juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
CREAM CHEESE LIMONCELLO FROSTING:
2 ounces (1/2-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, room temp.
1 tablespoon limoncello
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350˚F and position a rack in the centre of oven. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, cream cheese & sugar on medium speed till light and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the limoncello and beat an additional minute. On low speed, add flour mixture and buttermilk alternatively, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Add the lemon juice and zest and mix on low speed just till incorporated. Divide the batter between 12 muffin tins. Bake for 20 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean. Let cool completely. Lemon curd: In a heavy medium saucepan, stir together the lemon zest, juice and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and egg yolk. Whisk the lemon mixture into the eggs to temper them. Scrape the mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let cool completely. Frosting: Prepare the cream cheese limoncello frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed till light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes Add the limoncello and beat for an additional minute. Reduce the speed to low & gradually add the sifted powdered sugar & beat till fully incorporated and smooth. Assemble the cupcakes. Cut a hole into each cupcake with the lg. end of a melon ballerina or the back end of a large pastry tip. Fill each cavity with the lemon curd. Fill a pastry bag with a star tip and the cream cheese limoncello frosting and pipe onto each cupcake. Decorate with lemon & berries if desired.

LIMONCELLO CREAM CUPCAKES



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Sometimes I don't do everything from scratch... This is a quick way to whip up a wonderfully lemony tasting cupcake in just a few moments and not a lot of mess! Everyone just loved the Lemoncello Cream so I am posting the recipe for others who enjoy sophisticated but simple recipes. I did not care for the canned frosting, but it tasted much better the second day after the flavors mingled.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 18 Cupcakes, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 1/4 ounces super moist white cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed (put the rest in the freezer you can use it for other recipes and this one!)
1 cup sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon zest (no pith)
1 (12 ounce) can whipped cream frosting (I used Betty Crocker) or 1 (12 ounce) can your favorite white frosting
2 tablespoons limoncello
lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, lemonade concentrate, sour cream, cream cheese and egg whites. Beat with mixer until blended. Stir in zest.
  • Spoon batter into paper lined muffin pan or muffin pans sprayed well with Pam Baking spray.
  • I actually used those new foil liners - no pan necessary.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until tester comes out of the center of a cupcake clean. Immediately do next step.
  • While cupcakes are baking scrape all the frosting out of the can with a spatula into a medium bowl. Add two tablespoons Limoncello and stir till creamy. Taste. Do you need more? Go ahead then -- add more!
  • Refrigerate while you wait.
  • Cool cupcakes completely and then frost and sprinkle with zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 257.4, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 31.5, Protein 2.7

LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO GLAZE



LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO GLAZE image

Categories     Cake

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cupcakes:
2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup finely grated lemon peel
GLAZE:
3/4 cup powder sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons limoncello
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
18 small strawberries with whole green part for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Sift flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Bea in eggs, one at a time. Beat in dry ingredients - 3 additions at a time. Beat in lemon juice and peel. Divide into muffin tins. Bake cupcakes 18 minutes. While they are baking: Stir 3/4 cup powdered sugar, butter, limoncello, lemon juice and lemon peel in small saucepan over low heat until butter melts and glaze comes to simmer. Whisk in additional sugar if too thin. Spoon 1 teaspoon glaze over warm cupcakes. Cool. Arrange one strawberry on top, drizzle with more glaze. Let cupcakes stand until glaze sets (about 2 hours)

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO FROSTING



Chocolate Orange Cupcakes With Limoncello Frosting image

Giada De Laurentiis' recipe. This uses a chocolate cake mix. You can buy candied orange peel at the store or make your own using one of Recipezaar's. The Limoncello can be substituted by lemon juice but the lemon flavor is more intense by using the liqueur.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup orange juice (instead of water in the cake mix)
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon flour
1 cup candied orange peel, diced
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons limoncello
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 orange, zested
1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely diced for garnish

Steps:

  • Make cupcakes: Mix the chocolate cake mix according to instructions substituting orange juice for the water.
  • Toss the chocolate chips with the flour.
  • Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture.
  • Line the muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • Fill and bake the cupcakes according to instructions on package.
  • Let the cupcakes cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.
  • Frosting: Combine all ingredients except the candied orange peel in medium bowl
  • Using hand mixer, beat until smooth about 2 minutes.
  • Using a small spatula, place 1 Tablespoon of frosting on top of cupcake.
  • Top with small sprinkle of candied orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 397.4, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 45.4, Protein 4.9

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO FROSTING



CHOCOLATE ORANGE CUPCAKES WITH LIMONCELLO FROSTING image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cupcakes
• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• Orange juice (instead of water in cake mix)
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 1 cup diced candied orange peel (about 8 ounces)
• Special equipment: Cupcake liners, 2 muffin pans
Frosting
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened (1/2 stick)
• 2 tablespoons Limoncello (you can substitute with 2 tablespoons lemon juice for minors)
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup finely diced candied orange peel, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the cupcakes: Mix the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting orange juice for the water. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour. Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture. Line the muffin pan with the cupcake liners. Fill and bake the cupcakes according to package instructions. Let the cupcakes cool for 1 hour on a wire rack before frosting. To make the frosting: Combine all the ingredients except the candied orange peel in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Using a small spatula, place about 1 tablespoon of frosting on top of each cupcake. Top with a small sprinkle of candied orange peel. Prep Time: 20 minutes Inactive Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 20 minutes

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