Cupcakes always bring back memories of childhood birthday parties. In between the excitement of guessing what was inside each of the colorfully wrapped gifts that my friends would shyly offer to me upon arrival and the whirlwind of playing games like musical chairs and “Pin the Nose on the Donkey” (yes, I’m from that generation!), I would occasionally sneak away to gaze longingly at the beautifully iced confections piled onto my mom’s best serving dishes. Secretly figuring out which one had the most frosting was my personal challenge. As the birthday girl, I would have the first pick so it had to be made wisely.
Fast forward several decades and I still find myself critically eyeing the quantity of icing when presented with a choice of cupcakes. Flavors were also a deciding factor – should it be chocolate or vanilla – why not both! In my youth, I don’t believe my mom ever baked lemon cupcakes. But as I and my palate have matured, lemon has become a go-to for dessert.
Is your mouth watering yet? If so, I suggest you hurry up and bake these truly luscious lemon cupcakes. Using only vegan ingredients, we make magic in the kitchen. Then there’s the lemon buttercream frosting. Heavenly. Good enough to eat on its own. But do yourself and your friends a favor and have fun with the piping bag and decorating sugar. A little extra effort yields praiseworthy results. So tie on your apron and start whisking!
What makes a cupcake special besides copious amounts of frosting? A moist, cakelike texture with a bit more heft than a slice of cake is crucial. Flavor, of course. I mean who is going to waste time and calories on a bland cupcake? Then there’s the object of my affection, the frosting. It should be sweet but not too sweet, fluffy yet creamy, and I enjoy savoring a hint of butter with each delectable bite. Colorful sugar adds that special touch and provides a satisfying yet subtle “crunch” with each mouthful.
Cupcake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Cupcake Instructions
Frosting Instructions
Keywords: lemon, vegan, plant-based, zest,
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