I've never had a LEMON CUPCAKE as fluffy, moist and ZESTY as this one! Easy recipe

If you’re looking for an easy lemon cupcake recipe that is super soft, moist, and bursting with lemon flavour, then this recipe is it! Fluffy cupcakes are filled with a half batch of my super easy eggless lemon curd recipe, and topped with a small batch of my all time favourite cream cheese frosting that has a slight kick of lemon too! The cupcakes are great on their own as well, so you can skip the lemon curd and frosting if you prefer (though I highly recommend them!).

INGREDIENTS:

Lemon Cupcakes
▢1¼ cups (150 g) flour - regular, all purpose (see note 1 on blog post if you want to use cake flour)
▢1½ tbsp (11 g) cornstarch - also known as cornflour in some countries
▢¼ tsp baking soda
▢½ tsp baking powder
▢¼ tsp salt
▢3 tbsp (43 g) unsalted butter - room temperature
▢⅓ cup (70 g) unflavored vegetable oil - I use canola oil
▢1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar
▢1 tbsp lemon zest - about 1 medium sized lemon
▢2 large eggs - room temperature
▢⅓ cup (90 g) Greek yoghurt - room temperature
▢2½ tbsp (35 g) lemon juice - freshly squeezed

Bake at 160 °C (320°F) with the fan on (convection mode) for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If you don't have a fan function, increase the temp to 175°C (347°F).

Eggless Lemon Curd
▢½ tbsp lemon zest - about 1/2 a medium sized lemon
▢⅓ cup (80 g) lemon juice - freshly squeezed, about 2 and 1/2 lemons
▢⅓ cup (66 g) white granulated sugar
▢1½ tbsp (10 g) cornstarch - also known as cornflour in some countries
▢⅓ cup (80 g) milk - full fat
▢¼ tsp vanilla essence/extract
▢¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter - cold
▢1 small drop of yellow gel food colour or pinch of turmeric - OPTIONAL

Cream Cheese Buttercream
▢½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter - room temp
▢2¼ cups (285 g) icing sugar - also known as powdered/confectioners sugar
▢¾ cup (168 g) cream cheese - cold, firm type (see note 2)
▢¾ tsp vanilla essence/extract
▢¾ tbsp lemon juice - freshly squeezed

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[LubandziMkhabela]

Been making this cupcakes for selling and they are a hit. Glad to see someone enjoying lemon flavor as well. If I do not have lemons I use Orange which works as well.

[Foodie-yjqe]

WOW 🤩 These look like a burst of citrus sunshine in every bite!

[abdulahmed-hgcx]

This lemon 🍋 cupcakes look really delicious and nice. I love baking with lemon

[tanishaw]

I'm making a variety of cupcakes for Thanksgiving...Note...I've never made anything other than a boxed cake in my life and I just made these lemon cupcakes from scatch...fresh lemon zest and lemon juice and all... I haven't even tasted them yet but I tasted the batter...and let me tell you. It was I already know these cupcakes are going to be amazing. They smell wonderful...they turned out perfectly baked and golden brown. I'm going to fill and icing them Thursday morning. I'm more excited about these cupcakes then I am the dinner I'm supposed to be cooking...after trying this recipe you have a follower and fan for life. Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

[ariexiro]

This came out when we were having a cooking test and we had to make lemon cupcakes. This came out at the right time thanks so much!

[geminil]

These look lovely, and simple to make as well. You are my favourite cake maker. I'm so glad to have found your channel.

[rosellefuentes]

Hi MIK
I just cooked these cupcakes. I cooked it for work and I did not do the lemon curd and buttercream. They came out sooo soft and fluffy! Thanks so much!

[butterfliesglowx]

These look absolutely delightful! I don’t really like lemon flavoured stuff but these honestly just look sooo good.

[potatotree]

I made the cupcakes!! They were soooo moist, and they stayed moist for quite a while. I accidently left them out for over 2 days, and they still tasted fresh as ever. 9/10 would recommend.

[abdulahmed-hgcx]

May Allah make u feel better soon Insha’Allah Ameen

[staceegreen]

Thank you for sharing all your amazing recipes, you are such a joy to watch. Cant wait to make these. I did have one question, can I use sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt? Thank you 😊

[avasebona]

Omg I'm going to try baking these. Thank you Cakes by Mk, I enjoy your baking videos soooo much ❤

[torshafariha]

your recipes are fire! I have already tried baking your blueberry cake and chocolate cake. As an armature Baker, i never thought they would come out so perfectly!!!

[ronellepienaar]

Good morning MK you are the best my friend I bake your coffee cake beautiful and tasty.Thanks for sharing hun ❤

[pipykutadza]

I cant wait to try this❤. I just want to ask if i dont have greek yoghurt what can i substitute it with

[asugarholicslife]

My birthday is coming up and I wanted lemon cake with another kind of fruit.... thank you for giving me a sign of, yes! Go with lemon! Looking forward to this one!

[gourmetkitchencake]

❤thank you so much for this recipe. You always give out just the best. Greetings from Cameroon 🇨🇲 ❤

[rekhagorsia]

I love your videos I wish you make more of eggless cakes.

[anderson]

Cheers!!! Excellent recipe...Already has me thinking about other combinations to use with this same style..

[Trinz]

Looks soft and moist ❤..your videos are always informative.