These delightful Bumblebee Cake-inspired Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Buttercream cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They are bursting with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a creamy lemon buttercream frosting that will make your taste buds buzz with joy!
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 2 tbsp lemon zest. 2 tbsp lemon juice. 1/2 cup buttermilk. Yellow food coloring optional. For Lemon Buttercream:. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 4 cups powdered sugar. 2 tbsp lemon juice. 1 tbsp lemon zest. Yellow food coloring optional.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice. Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. If desired, add a few drops of yellow food coloring to achieve the desired color. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For the Lemon Buttercream: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and beat until the frosting is smooth and well combined. Add yellow food coloring if desired. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the lemon buttercream onto the cupcakes. You can use a pastry bag and a piping tip for a decorative touch. Decorate the cupcakes as desired and serve. Enjoy your Bumblebee Cake - Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Buttercream cupcakes!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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