Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Name: Lemon Curd Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 1 stick of softened unsalted butter; 1 cup of granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup lemon curd ((recipe above) or storebought); 2 sticks Softened Unsalted Butter; 3 Cups Sifted Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon milk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla ((or lemon extract))

Ingredients

The recipe uses common baking ingredients, such as flour, eggs, lemons, baking soda, and baking powder. You will also need sour cream and either Lemon curd or you can make the recipe I have included below. “See the recipe card below for full information on Ingredients and quantities.”

Directions

Cream Butter, Sugar, and add vanilla and lemon juice. Add eggs one at a time.

In a separate bowl add the dry ingredients. Then add dry ingredients to the batter and add the sour cream alternately with dry ingredients.

Bake the cupcakes for 20-22 minutes.

Let cool and then using an apple corer remove the middle of the cupcakes and add the lemon curd.

In a new bowl cream the butter and powdered sugar. Adding Vanilla extract, salt, and milk as needed. Don’t add the milk all at once.

Decorate and enjoy.

Additional steps to make these cupcakes.

Recipe FAQs

Do I need to add Lemon Curd to the cupcakes?

If you don’t want that surprise of gooey goodness in the middle you can skip it. I would then add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract to the frosting to give it a little kick. You can still add the vanilla extract and use both.

What if I don’t have an apple corer to add the lemon curd?

You can use a small sharp knife and cut out a little scoop or use a small spoon. Being careful not to break the cupcake in half.

Can I make these into Lime Cupcakes with Lime Curd?

Yes, these would be delicious that way. You can use key lime juice instead of lemon juice and add some store-bought or homemade lime curd.

Baking Tips

When baking these cupcakes, make sure you use fresh baking soda and baking powder.

Always taste your extracts and lemon juice to make sure they are fresh.

You can freeze these cupcakes unfrosted by wrapping them tightly and sealing them in a storage container before freezing them for up to two months.

Homemade Lemon Curd tastes so delicious in these cupcakes but you can also buy storebought sold at most grocery stores or specialty stores.

How to Display Your Cupcakes

I make the lemon curd in advance. I make enough that I can freeze it for later use.

You can get some yellow polka dot balloons, and some fun confetti for the table and then print off the cupcake flags and decorate them, which will create a fun mood and party atmosphere.

Serve them with some lemonade served in pretty mason jars and cute straws. You can also display them on a pretty cake pedestal and place them on a sideboard or buffet table with some paper doilies. This will make a beautiful dessert bar.