Triple Citrus Cupcakes

Triple Citrus Cupcakes


The joy of making these started right at the supermarket where I stocked up on oranges, lemons and limes. They're sitting bright and beautiful on my kitchen counter. The colors are enough to put me in a happy mood all day :D. I was a little scared to abandon my trusted Magnolia cupcake recipe, and the amount of eggs and lack of baking powder worried me also, but all went very well and the cupcakes exceeded my high expectations. The texture of the cake was lovely, and the glaze added a sweet, yet tangy touch. Rating: 5 out of 5.



Triple Citrus Cupcakes: Martha Stewart - Cupcakes

Ingredients: makes 36
- 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from 3 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons finely grated orange zest (from 2 oranges)
- 3 tablespoons finely grated lime zest, plus more for garnish (from 3 limes)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 9 large eggs, room temperature

Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk together flour and salt.
- With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl every few minutes. Add citrus zests. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla. Add eggs, three at a time, beating until until incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in four batches, beating until completely incorporated after each.
- Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each three-quarters full; tap pans on countertop once to distribute batter. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer tins to wire racks to cool 10 minutes; turn out cupcakes onto racks and let cool completely. Cupcakes can be stored up to 2 days at room temperature, or frozen up to 2 months, in airtight containers.
- To finish, dip tops of cupcakes in glaze, then turn over quickly and garnish with zest. Cupcakes are best eaten the day they are glazed; keep at room temperature until ready to serve.




Citrus Glaze: Martha Stewart - Cupcakes

Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon finely grated citrus zest, such as orange, lemon, or lime
- 3 tablespoons fresh citrus juice, such as orange, lemon, or lime

Instructions:
- Whisk all ingredients until smooth and combined. Use immediately.



A sweet, yet refreshing treat; perfect for this weather ♥!

Triple Citrus Cupcakes

Comments

Lian said…
they look so tasty. I bet they're nice and fresh! perfect for this summer like weather.
Mariel Torres said…
oooh this looks absolutely delicious! perfect summer recipe
Shannon Riley said…
They look so delicious! :D
little daisy said…
oohh my...

gorgeous is all i can say! ^_^
Wow, I bet these taste really refreshing and delicious. Perfect for summer!
Francy said…
You make me hungry!!!
Deliciuos recipe!
Xo Xo
Francy
www.labarbeapapa-francy.blogspot.com
S and O said…
Mmmmm...those look delicious!
And what a clever idea :)
xoxo
Olivia
Chele said…
They look so tangy and almost refreshing if you get my meaning. Great looking cuppies ;0)
Unknown said…
Aww. They look so cute and the glaze looks really delicious!
Gloria Baker said…
I voted! I wanna orange cupcakes but is OK, I love these look delicious and amazing!
Gloria Baker said…
sorry I want to say orange macarons! for other time! gloria
Karena said…
Oh yum!! These must be simply wonderful with morning coffee (with lots of vanilla soy as creamer)!

xoxo
Karena
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Lucie said…
Triple citrus makes me happy :) These look so bright and tangy!
Unknown said…
The cupcakes look amazing. I've been reading a lot about these cupcakes, I think it's time I try them. I actually love that book!
Fifi Flowers said…
hmmm... sounds like REFRESHING cupcakes!
Really nice cupcakes and I would really like to showcase them on my cupcake recipes and ideas blog if you agree!
Paris Pastry said…
Yes sure, no problem :)

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