Honey/Lemon/Ricotta Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Ricotta cheese in cupcakes adds a moist and tender texture.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Honey/Lemon/Ricotta Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, honey, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
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Add the ricotta cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
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Optional: Garnish with lemon zest or a drizzle of honey.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
