Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Cherry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes with a perfect balance of tart lemon and sweet cherry flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
  5. Fold in chopped cherries. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett