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Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes

Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes
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Indulge in the bright and refreshing flavor of Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes! These delightful treats feature a light and fluffy cake filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with a creamy frosting, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether it’s a summer picnic, birthday celebration, or simply a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress. The balance of sweet and tart flavors will tantalize your taste buds, while their beautiful presentation will make them the star of your dessert table. Easy to make and utterly delicious, you won’t be able to resist these zesty delights!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 4 egg yolks (for lemon curd)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (for lemon curd)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for lemon curd)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for lemon curd)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In one bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Gradually add milk to the wet ingredients. Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Fill muffin tin liners two-thirds full and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. For the lemon curd filling, whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt over low heat until thickened; stir in butter.
  6. Cool cupcakes before filling them with lemon curd and topping with frosting made from butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice.

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