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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcake
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Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another mixing bowl, add sugar and butter. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
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Add the milk vanilla, eggs, and sour cream. Mix until incorporated.
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Add lemon zest from one lemon and then the juice of one lemon. Mix.
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Slowly incorporate wet ingredients into dry using a mixer.
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Once the batter is formed, fold in the poppyseeds.
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Place your jumbo cupcake liners in a cupcake pan spacing them every other well. Spray liners.
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Fill liners 3/4 of the way with batter.
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Cook at 400 for 15 minutes or until the center of the muffin is cooked. Use a clean dry toothpick to see if the center is cooked.
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While muffins are cooking, mix the zest and juice of one lemon with powdered sugar. Set aside.
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Once muffins are cooked. Remove and let cool to touch.
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Place muffins on a baking rack over a sheet pan. Drizzle icing over the muffins. Repeat two or three times using icing that fell through.
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Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Zesty Lemon Maximizer 🍋Always use fresh lemon zest and roll the lemon on the counter before zesting to release more essential oils and maximize flavor intensity.
- Poppy Seed Distribution Trick 🥄Lightly coat poppy seeds in a tablespoon of flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cupcakes.
- Moisture Magic Technique 💦Use room temperature sour cream and eggs to create a more even, tender crumb and ensure maximum moisture in your cupcakes.
- Cupcake Filling Perfection 🧁Fill cupcake liners only 2/3 full to allow proper rising and prevent overflow during baking.
- Frosting Temperature Hack 🌡️Let cupcakes cool completely for at least 30 minutes before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional finish.
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