Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes Recipe

Introduction

Welcome, bakers! Today, we are going to walk you through the process of making Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes. These little bundles of joy possess a unique blend of tartness from the lemon and crunch from the poppy seeds, thereby promising a delightful treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  8. Once done, remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

And there you have it – delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes that are sure to be a hit at any occasion! We hope you find this recipe simple and enjoyable. If you try out this recipe, don’t forget to share your baking journey with us in the comments section. Subscribe to our newsletter for more scrumptious recipes.

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