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Lemon Elderflower Cupcakes

Deliciously light and fragrant cupcakes infused with lemon and elderflower, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon elderflower cordial
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons elderflower cordial
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and elderflower cordial.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Stir in the elderflower cordial, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the elderflower frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be decorated with edible flowers for an elegant touch.

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