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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes are a vibrant and refreshing dessert that will brighten any occasion. These delightful treats are infused with the zesty flavor of fresh lemons and complemented by the delightful crunch of poppy seeds. With their tender crumb and luscious lemon frosting, they promise to impress both family and friends. Perfect for birthdays, afternoon teas, or simply as a sweet snack at home, these cupcakes are not only easy to make but also offer versatile topping options. Enjoy them plain or elevate their flavor with a swirl of lemon curd for an extra zing!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest or the zest of 1 large lemon (6g)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature (125g)
  • 1/2 cup water (120g)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil (56g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
  • 1 tsp lemon extract (4g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
  • 1 1/4 cups cake flour (160g)
  • 1 Tbsp poppy seeds (9g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder (6g)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (56g)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature (56g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (2g)
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt (1g)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (250g)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice (14g)
  • 3/4 cup lemon curd

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest until fragrant. Add sour cream, water, vegetable oil, egg, lemon extract, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.

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