Description
Sweet Easter delight, Lemon Bunny Cupcakes bring playful springtime charm to dessert tables. Zesty citrus and adorable bunny shapes make these treats irresistible for celebrations you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners and heat the oven to 350F (175C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend butter and sugar until light and airy, incorporating eggs individually and mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Separately combine dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk and stirring until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in fresh lemon juice and zest, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Carefully fill each cupcake liner approximately two-thirds full with the lemon-infused mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean when removed.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare frosting by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until achieving a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once cupcakes are thoroughly cooled, generously frost each cupcake with the tangy lemon glaze.
Notes
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version of these delightful cupcakes that everyone can enjoy.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the most vibrant, bright flavor that will make these bunny cupcakes truly sing with citrusy goodness.
- Prevent dry cupcakes by carefully measuring flour and avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop tough gluten strands and create dense textures.
- Decorate with adorable bunny ears made from white chocolate or fondant for a playful, festive touch that will delight both kids and adults at any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg