Description
Delicious Italian cupcakes with a rich flavor and moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated lemon zest
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the ricotta cheese gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Consider adding a lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Top with fresh berries for a decorative touch.
- Experiment with different citrus zests for variation.
- For a richer flavor, use mascarpone cheese instead of ricotta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian cupcakes, dessert, baking, ricotta, lemon