Description
Delightful cupcakes with a perfect balance of tart lemon and sweet cherry flavors, topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries, pitted
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped cherries.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.