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Lemon Curd Easter Cupcakes

Lemon Curd Easter Cupcakes

Delicious Lemon Curd Easter Cupcakes perfect for your spring celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Stand Mixer
  • double boiler

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons cooking salt
  • 0.5 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 0.25 cups sour cream or plain yogurt

For the Lemon Curd

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs, whole
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 cups lemon juice, fresh (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

For the Frosting

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Decorating

  • Shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions
 

Cupcake Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture. Fold in the sour cream (or yogurt).
  • Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Lemon Curd Preparation

  • Prepare a double boiler. Whisk egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in the bowl until combined.
  • Whisk over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • Strain the curd, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled.

Frosting Preparation

  • Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add cream and vanilla and beat on high for 2-3 minutes.

Assembly

  • Core a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with chilled lemon curd.
  • Top each cupcake with frosting, sprinkle with coconut (if desired), and add 3 mini eggs on top. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Cupcakes, Dessert, easter, Lemon Curd, spring
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