How to make Lemon Buttercream Cupcake?

🧁 Eggless Lemon Buttercream Cupcakes

In this article we will tell you how to make Lemon Buttercream Cake.

📝 Ingredients (makes 6–8 cupcakes):

For the Lemon Cupcakes:

• All-purpose flour – 1 cup (120g)
• Baking powder – 1 tsp
• Baking soda – ¼ tsp
• Salt – a pinch
• Yogurt (thick curd) – ½ cup (120g)
• Granulated sugar – ½ cup (100g)
• Oil – ¼ cup (60ml)
• Lemon juice – 1½ tbsp (fresh)
• Lemon zest – 1 tsp (grated from fresh lemon)
• Milk – ¼ cup (adjust consistency if needed)
• Vanilla extract – ½ tsp

For Lemon Buttercream Frosting:

• Unsalted butter – ½ cup (softened)
• Powdered sugar – 1½ to 2 cups (sifted)
• Lemon juice – 1–2 tbsp (to taste)
• Lemon zest – ½ tsp
• Yellow food color (optional) – 1–2 drops
• Milk – 1–2 tsp (if needed for consistency)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

🌼 For the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt and sugar until smooth.
3. Add oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently to combine. Add milk gradually to form a smooth, thick batter.
5. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let them cool completely before frosting.

🍋 For the Lemon Buttercream:

1. Beat softened butter until light and creamy.
2. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating continuously.
3. Add lemon juice, zest, and food color (if using). Beat until fluffy. Add a few drops of milk if the frosting is too thick.
4. Transfer to a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes.

Also learn:–How to make Triple Chocolate Cake?

✅ Tips:

• Garnish with a lemon slice, zest, or edible flower for a beautiful finish.
• For extra tang, brush warm cupcakes with lemon syrup before frosting.

I hope you understood how to make Lemon Buttercream Cupcakes.