Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes — Recipe

• Preheat your oven to 180 °C (160 °C for fan ovens) Jane’s Patisserie+1

• Line a 12‑cupcake muffin tin with paper liners. eatcookbake.com+1

2. Make the Batter

• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. eatcookbake.com+1

• Add the eggs — one at a time — mixing well after each addition. Jane’s Patisserie+1

• Gently fold in the self‑raising flour (or flour + baking powder), plus the lemon zest. Mix until smooth. eatcookbake.com+1

• If the batter feels too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to loosen it. Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen+1

3. Bake

• Divide the batter evenly among the 12 lined cupcake cases — about ⅔ full each. eatcookbake.com+1

• Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean. eatcookbake.com+1

• As soon as they come out of the oven and are still hot — proceed to the next step while hot. Chef Not Required…+1

4. Add Lemon Drizzle (Soak-in Glaze)

• Mix the lemon juice and caster (or powdered) sugar together until sugar dissolves. Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen+1

• Using a fork, skewer, or toothpick, poke a few small holes all across the top of each cupcake (this helps the glaze soak in). Chef Not Required…+1

• Brush or spoon the lemon drizzle over each hot cupcake, letting it soak in — do this gently but thoroughly. Chef Not Required…+1

• Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and let cool completely. Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen+1

5. (Optional) Add Icing or Frosting

• If you like a sweeter topping, whisk together the icing sugar and lemon juice to make a simple lemon glaze. eatcookbake.com+1

• Drizzle or spoon the icing over cooled cupcakes. You can also pipe a lemon‑flavored buttercream or top with a dollop of whipped cream or lemon curd for extra indulgence. Taming Twins+1

6. Serve & Enjoy!

• Let the icing set slightly, then your cupcakes are ready. These are especially delicious on the first or second day, when the citrus flavor is at its brightest. eatcookbake.com+1

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Tips for Best Results

• Use room‑temperature butter and eggs — this helps create a smooth, even batter and better rise.

• Don’t overmix after adding flour — overmixing can make cupcakes dense.

• Add the drizzle while cupcakes are still hot so the lemon‑sugar syrup soaks in and keeps them moist.

• For extra lemon punch, add a little lemon extract together with zest.