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Lemon Cupcakes Topped with Toasted Meringue Recipe
This delicious and easy to make recipe will make your mouth water! Lemon cupcakes topped with toasted meringue are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup sugar for the meringue
- 2 egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and milk, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes are baking, make the meringue topping. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cupcakes are done, remove from the oven and spread the meringue on top of each cupcake. Using a kitchen torch, lightly toast the meringue until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before serving.