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Perfect Spring Lemon Cupcakes with Speckled Robin Egg Frosting

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Bright, fresh, and comforting lemon cupcakes topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting speckled with crushed robin egg candies, perfect for spring occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest (about 2 medium lemons)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • ½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (57 g)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (240 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup mini speckled robin egg candies, crushed lightly (reserve some whole for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  6. Fold in fresh lemon juice carefully to keep batter airy.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ⅔ full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Avoid opening oven early.
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
  10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Fold in crushed robin egg candies gently, reserving some whole candies for decoration.
  13. Frost cupcakes evenly using a piping bag or spatula. Sprinkle remaining whole candies on top.
  14. Chill cupcakes for 15-20 minutes if desired to set frosting.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Do not overmix batter to avoid dense cupcakes. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Crush candies gently for speckles, not dust. Refrigerate frosting if too soft and whip again before use. Substitute candies if unavailable. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and butter alternatives.

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Keywords: lemon cupcakes, spring dessert, cream cheese frosting, robin egg candies, easy cupcakes, homemade cupcakes, lemon zest, speckled frosting

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