There’s not a lot that a good cupcake can’t cure. Let me tell you, cupcakes have often been my pick-me-up when the day hasn’t been so sweet. Maybe it’s a good thing that I no longer live close to NYC’s Buttercup Bake shop! I am in cupcake testing madness (for a little project of mine that I’m thinking of getting together) and here is where I’m at. Citrus Cupcakes! Give them a try, and let me know what you think.
Citrus Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Icing
Makes 6 cupcakes
3/4 cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/2 stick of room temperature butter
1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon of lemon curd
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Icing:
1/4 cup of sour cream
3 tablespoons of lemon curd
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, lemon zest and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, add the sugar and butter. Using a mixer, beat the sugar and butter until the mixture is homogeneous (about 3 minutes). Add the eggs, one by one, beating until just incorporated. Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract and lemon curd and beat until just incorporated. Slowly add the flour mixture. Once the mixture is just homogeneous, scoop one ice cream scoop of batter into a cupcake-lined muffin time. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Leave to cool on a cooling rack while you make the icing.
Using a small whisk, whisk the lemon curd into the sour cream making sure to remove any lumps. Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, ice them. Enjoy!
Enjoy the read!
Aimée
September 25, 2009 at 11:50 pm (15 years ago)I like cupcakes, can I get in on this project?
I’m a good taste tester.
PS. Been to Cocoa Locale yet?
Mary
September 26, 2009 at 12:15 am (15 years ago)Bless you for creating small batch recipes. These look wonderful. I love citrus desserts and your icing is to die for.
Sippity Sup
September 26, 2009 at 4:41 pm (15 years ago)The lemon curd icing is such a sophisticated way to finish these little guys. GREG
Amanda
September 27, 2009 at 10:12 am (15 years ago)I love lemon curd, I bet these were so good!
Junglefrog
September 27, 2009 at 12:06 pm (15 years ago)I am on a lemon curd thing lately, don’t know why (other then the obvious fact that I love lemon) but this is another perfect one to try! Lemon curd in the icing on lemon cupcakes… Mmm, must be delicious!
Veggie Belly
September 27, 2009 at 11:43 pm (15 years ago)oh my! im drooling over that icing!
ABowlOfMush
September 28, 2009 at 11:15 am (15 years ago)These looks so pretty!
Chuck
September 28, 2009 at 12:51 pm (15 years ago)What a dreamy looking cupcake. I love the lemon icing! Looks amazing!
Ingrid
September 28, 2009 at 1:58 pm (15 years ago)Those are both dreamy looking and sounding!
~ingrid
Rhyleysgranny
September 28, 2009 at 6:45 pm (15 years ago)They look lovely. i saw them on Tastespotting. I love the idea of the lemon curd icing so i am going to steal that one. 🙂
m.e (Cathie)
September 28, 2009 at 8:29 pm (15 years ago)I have been looking at these for days thinking..hmmm, need to make them, they look fabulous! they look so dainty & delicate.
m.e (Cathie)
September 28, 2009 at 8:29 pm (15 years ago)I have been looking at these for days thinking..hmmm, need to make them, they look fabulous! they look so dainty & delicate.
m.e (Cathie)
September 28, 2009 at 8:29 pm (15 years ago)I have been looking at these for days thinking..hmmm, need to make them, they look fabulous! they look so dainty & delicate.
Sweet and Savory
September 28, 2009 at 9:35 pm (15 years ago)Look delicious and normally, I would not like, lemon. These, I would try.
Dawn
September 29, 2009 at 10:19 am (15 years ago)so pretty to look at. I mean I would still eat them, but the photo is so pretty and elegant.
Pam
September 29, 2009 at 11:38 am (15 years ago)I love lemon in ANY dessert. These cupcakes are calling my name! I love the lemon curd icing.
CookiePie
September 29, 2009 at 1:05 pm (15 years ago)GORGEOUS!!!
Patti Londre
September 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm (15 years ago)Oh baby, my mouth is totally watering for those citrus-y sweets. Beautiful photo, too. mmmmmmmm
Kaitididbake
September 29, 2009 at 11:58 pm (15 years ago)These are great! Citrus flavors are some of my favorites, especially in baked goods. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Sara
October 2, 2009 at 11:37 am (15 years ago)oooo, I love all things lemon. Can’t wait to test these babies out!
Sam@BingeNYC
October 6, 2009 at 1:41 pm (15 years ago)Ah, lemon curd. Truly makes my heart sing. These look fantastic.
frockandfork
October 14, 2009 at 1:51 pm (15 years ago)I absolutely love your food, photographs and style! I’m so happy I found your blog … I will make those cupcakes when I’m back from my trip next week.
Chocolate Shavings
October 14, 2009 at 2:07 pm (15 years ago)frockandfork: Thank you, I’m glad you like it! Let me know what you think of the cupcakes when you try them out!