Refreshing Triple Citrus Burst Cupcakes
Brighten up your baking routine with these fun and fluffy cupcakes bursting with the vibrant flavors of lemon, lime, and orange.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups ½ cup milk
- 1 each Zest of 1 lemon Enhances flavor
- 1 each Zest of 1 lime Enhances flavor
- 1 each Zest of 1 orange Enhances flavor
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 each Juice of 1 lemon Freshly squeezed is best
- 1 each Juice of 1 lime Freshly squeezed is best
- 1 each Juice of 1 orange Freshly squeezed is best
For the Citrus Frosting
- 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream Adjust for desired consistency
- 1 each Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 each Zest of 1 lime
- 1 each Zest of 1 orange
- to taste A squeeze of juice from each citrus fruit
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon, lime, and orange zests.
Mixing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter-egg mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Mix until just combined, then add all the citrus juice.
Baking
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- While the cupcakes are baking, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, drizzling in the heavy cream and mixing until smooth.
- Mix in the citrus zests and juices to taste.
Serving
- Once your cupcakes have cooled, frost each generously with the citrus frosting.
- Optional: Top with extra zest or a candied citrus slice.
Notes
Don’t skip the zest! It really enhances the fruity flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.