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October 14, 2013

Lemon Cupcakes with Candied Lemon Chips

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These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting and a crispy candied lemon peel. Plus 35 more lemon recipes below!

These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with a fluffy vanilla cream frosting and crispy lemon peels.

We are celebrating one my favorite bloggers in the world today. Liz from The Lemon Bowl is expecting her second baby boy very very soon and I couldn't be happier for her!! A few of her blogging friends got together to throw her a surprise virtual baby shower. Each blogger had to create a recipe with lemon in it, hence the Lemon Cupcakes with Candied Lemon Chips.

These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting and a crispy candied lemon peel.Liz and I have a long-standing inside joke where we say "CHIPS!" to each other randomly in social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook). So, naturally, I needed to incorporate chips into my post somehow, which is why I came up with candied lemon chips to garnish these cupcakes.

These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting and a crispy candied lemon peel.I wanted to write much more about Liz and about these cupcakes, but I am currently limited with my Internet usage as we are on our way back from vacation. We were supposed to be back home by now, but our car broke down and we are staying with friends in Nashville. (Darn, stuck in Nashville. What a bad day!) 😉

These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting and a crispy candied lemon peel.Anyway, go on over and give Liz a quick visit to her blog. You'll love her immediately! Congratulations, Liz!! I'm so thrilled we are REAL life friends!! Love you much!!! <muah!>

These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting and a crispy candied lemon peel.

 

These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting and a crispy candied lemon peel.
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4.80 from 5 votes

Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Zesty lemon cupcakes, topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • Zest and juice of two medium lemons

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
  • 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
  • In a separate medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and beat until just combined. Add the rest of the dry ingredients and beat again until just combined. Stir in the milk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Evenly distribute the batter into the cupcake liners, filling about three-quarters full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. One cup at a time, slowly add 3 cups of the powdered sugar, mixing in the heavy cream between each cup added. Beat in the vanilla extract and salt, then increase the mixer to high speed and beat for 3 more minutes. Add more powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes, then garnish with Candied Lemon Chips (recipe below). Cupcakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Adapted Source: Sally's Baking Addiction
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These zesty lemon cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla cream frosting and a crispy candied lemon peel.
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4.75 from 4 votes

Candied Lemon Chips

Beautiful slices of lemon, candied to garnish your favorite lemon dish.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1-2 large lemons
  • 3 cups water , divided
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the lemons using the second setting on a mandoline. (Or use a knife to carefully slice the lemons.)
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large deep skillet. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by combining cold water and ice in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Place the lemon slices into the boiling water and boil for 1 minute, flipping once halfway. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the lemon slices from the water and place them in the ice bath.
  • Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer the lemon slices to the pan of sugar water in one layer. Turn down the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the lemon slices from the pan and transfer to a silicone lined baking sheet to cool and dry. They will be sticky. Use to garnish over Lemon Cupcakes or for decorating any lemon dish.
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Check out the rest of the contributors to Liz's shower.  It's a great menu!

Appetizers

  • Whipped Feta Spread with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary by Miss in the Kitchen

  • Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes" in a Lemon Cup with Smoked Paprika  by Climbing Grier Mountain

  • Lemon Basil Bruschetta by Dine & Dish

  • Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries w/ Lemon Basil Aioli by What's Gaby Cooking

  • Lemon Garlic Herb Marinated Olives by Sarah's Cucina Bella

  • Kalamata Olive and Feta Dip with Baked Lemon Pepper Pita Chips by Aggie's Kitchen

  • Creamy Asparagus Guacamole  by The Healthy Apple

Beverages

  • Sparkling Honey Rosemary Lemonade by Nutmeg Nanny

  • Basil Hibiscus Lemonade by Fabtastic Eats

  • Jam Mocktails: Lemon & Pineapple  by Cooking with Books

  • Lemon Jalapeno Spritzers by Bev Cooks

  • Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade by Crumbs and Chaos

  • Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) by An Edible Mosaic

  • Tipsy Lemonade Iced Tea by Family Fresh Cooking

Salads

  • Kale Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing by Thrifty Veggie Mama

  • Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Cookin' Canuck

  • Greek Salad with Garlic-Lemon Vinaigrette by Gimme Some Oven

  • Pear Quinoa Salad by Reluctant Entertainer

  • Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing by The Lean Green Bean

  • Lemony Spinach & Tomato Quinoa Salad by MomAdvice

  • Herbed Calamari Salad with Preserved Lemons by Everyday Maven

Main Dish

  • Italian Lemon Roast Chicken Pot by Eat2Gather

  • Roasted Lemon Garlic Cocktail Shrimp by Simply Scratch

  • Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada by A Zesty Bite

  • Lemon Pepper Shrimp Linguine by Taste and Tell

  • Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter by Handle the Heat

  • Lemon Chicken Stew by FoodieCrush

  • Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Cream Sauce and Olive Orzo by Baker by Nature

Desserts

  • Honey Lemon Shortbread Cookies by Rachel Cooks

  • Lemon Blueberry Macarons by Chocolate & Carrots

  • Lemon Glazed Cookies by A Cedar Spoon

  • Healthier Lemon Bars by Texanerin Baking

  • Lemon Sugar Cookies by What Megan's Making

  • Light Lemon Mousse by Country Cleaver

  • Lemon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches by i am baker

  • Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust by The Law Student's Wife

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