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Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes – Soft and Easy Recipe

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Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes are soft, fluffy cupcakes filled with a tangy lemon center, creating a perfectly balanced sweet and citrus dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  7. Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. In a saucepan, cook lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened.
  11. Cut a small hole in each cupcake and fill with lemon mixture.
  12. Serve or frost as desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes fluffy.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool before filling.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Adjust lemon zest for stronger citrus flavor.

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