Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Sweet Tea Lemon Juice Cupcakes, a perfect summer treat that harmoniously blends zesty lemon and sweet tea flavors. These delightful cupcakes feature a moist base brushed with sweet tea lemon juice, topped with creamy frosting that promises to impress at any gathering. Ideal for summer picnics, birthday parties, or cozy afternoon teas, each bite is a burst of sunshine. Garnished with lemon wedges and a touch of zest, these cupcakes not only taste heavenly but also look stunning on any dessert table. Easy to make and sure to become a favorite among friends and family, Sweet Tea Lemon Juice Cupcakes are the ultimate way to celebrate warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp sweet tea lemon juice
- 1 batch Sweet Tea lemon juice Frosting
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 3–4 Tbsp sweet tea lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with papers.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, and lemon zest until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk and lemon juice until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full with batter and bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden.
- Cool cupcakes before brushing with sweet tea lemon juice and frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg