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Lemon Thyme Rosemary Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes featuring vibrant lemon flavor combined with fragrant thyme and rosemary, perfect for spring baking.

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 buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Creaming together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

For a fun twist, try adding a dollop of lemon curd in the center of each cupcake before baking.

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