Lemon Curd Easter Cupcakes
Delicious Lemon Curd Easter Cupcakes perfect for your spring celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 22 minutes mins
Cooling Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 47 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal
muffin tin
Stand Mixer
double boiler
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)
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.
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!
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