Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling stuffed inside zesty lemon cupcakes, topped with a luscious lemon frosting. These Cheesecake Stuffed Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting are a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, then add sour cream, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners: Fill liners with lemon batter, add cheesecake filling, then top with more batter. Bake until done.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until fluffy. Add cream as needed for consistency.
- Frost cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Garnish with lemon zest or slices.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, use lemon extract.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
