Ingredients and Weight:
180g all-purpose flour
100g sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 tsp baking powder
Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 lemons
1 recipe quantity of lemon curd (about 1/4 cup)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and lemon curd.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until combined.
- Pour the batter into lined cupcake pans, filling each cupcake about 2/3 full.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with a lemon buttercream frosting and decorate with fresh lemon zest or lemon slices.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
Calories: Approximately 350 calories (depends on frosting amount)
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cupcakes are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors, with a rich lemon flavor throughout.
- The triple lemon combination of zest, juice, and curd creates a unique and refreshing dessert.
- The cupcakes are moist and tender, with a delicate texture.
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes were amazing! The lemon flavor was so fresh and delicious."
- "I loved the combination of lemon curd and fresh lemon juice in the batter. It made for a very unique cupcake."
- "The frosting was the perfect complement to the lemony cupcakes. I will definitely make these again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- When baking, make sure to check the cupcakes regularly to avoid over-baking.
- For a more authentic look, you can use a lemon pipette to add lemon seeds to the frosting or top with fresh lemon slices.
