Okay, I’ll just come right out and say it. I might have a mild obsession with cupcakes.
For anyone who’s wondering, I try to limit myself to making one dessert a week, and I took these to my in-laws to share.
Can you tell I feel guilty?
But seriously, I couldn’t NOT post this recipe. I’m not going to be dramatic and say they’re better than the rhubarb cupcakes, because, come on. Let’s not get crazy.
They are good, though, especially if you’re a lemon lover.
Which I’ve discovered I am.
Or maybe it’s just the sugar. Whatever.
Lemon Curd Cupcakes
Lemon Curd:
2 lemons
4 egg yolks
3/4 c. sugar
4 T. butter, cold
Zest and juice the lemons.
In a medium saucepan mix together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
Stir in lemon juice and zest.
Place over medium heat, bring to a simmer.
Continue cooking, stirring constantly until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
Stir in the butter 1 T. at a time.
Cover lemon curd with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and thickened. I let is sit overnight.
Cupcakes:
3 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 c. milk
1 t. vanilla
1 t. lemon extract
zest of two lemons
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl and set aside.
Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each one. Alternately add in flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Stir in vanilla, lemon, and lemon zest.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. (Or get your husband to do this for you – I’ve never been patient enough to actually get my egg whites stiff. Ever.)
Add egg whites into batter, folding gently.
Place into cupcake liners and bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely.
Use half of lemon curd recipe to fill the cupcakes either with a squeeze bottle or by cutting a small hole in the middle of the cupcake and filling with lemon curd.
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
1/8 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
Half of the above lemon curd recipe above
Beat whipping cream until stiff.
Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla.
Add in lemon curd and beat until smooth.
Fold in whipped cream.
Frost cupcakes generously.
Keep uneaten cupcakes in the fridge.
Source: The Farm Girl
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kirstin said:
YUM! My daughter and I went to a cupcake shop in our local mall a few weeks ago and I had a lemon cupcake with lemon frosting and was in heaven! WOW! I’m going to bookmark this recipe because I know it’ll come in handy
Sheryl said:
Mmmm…. I love lemon! Makes my mouth water :) I would love it if you came over to Cast Party Wednesday and shared this recipe and any other recipe you would like with us!
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
Good Girl Gone Green said:
Who doesn’t have a mild obsession with cupcakes? :)
Joy @ Joy of Desserts said:
We love lemon curd and just about anything with lemons at our house. Thank you for sharing this recipe at Joy of Desserts.
Good Girl Gone Green said:
Who doesn’t like cupcakes?
Good Girl Gone Green said:
Who doesn’t love cupcakes???
Stephanie Moram (@GGirlGGreen) said:
Who doesn’t love cupcakes?
Jordan (Wayward Girls Crafts) said:
We love lemon curd, too! I tried making it but no matter what I did, the eggs cooked before it got thick :( . Any tips?
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rebekahdawn said:
Hey Jordan,
This was my first time making lemon curd so I don’t really have any tips (unfortunately). Did you keep your heat on medium? Sorry it didn’t work for you!
Heather - housesbuiltofcards said:
That looks absolutely DELECTABLE!!! The frosting looks super yummy! Thanks for joining us at Patches of Pink!!!
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Sheryl said:
THANK YOU so much for sharing your recipe with me at Cast Party Wednesday. I’d like to invite you back this week.
Thanks,
I hope to see you again!
Faith Abigail said:
Wow, those sound delicious! I love lemon cupcakes. Thanks for joining us at Patches of Pink!
Valerie said:
Those look delicious! Thanks for linking up at Patches of Pink!
Valerie
Kathryn said:
Thanks so much for linking your beautiful, delicious and refreshing cupcakes up at Muffin (and Cupcake) Monday! They look amazing! Hope to see you again soon!
ButterYum said:
I love finding new ways to use lemon curd. Thanks for sharing these.
:)
ButterYum
Camille said:
These look so yummy!! I love anything with lemon!!
Thanks for linking up to our Strut Your Stuff Link Party every Saturday! We would love to have you come back tomorrow and link up some more amazing stuff! :)
Camille @
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KB and Whitesnake said:
Looks delish.
We’d love you to share your recipes with us at
Simply Delish Saturday
Jerri said:
I love lemon! These look delish! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week! Come by and grab my featured button if you’d like one.
Café Chick said:
These look absolutely yummy! I have been given a cup of homemade lemon curd, which is probably not enough for lemon meringue pie but could be perfect for these cupcakes. Thanks for sharing your recipe. :)
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