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Lemon Pound Cupcakes for Two

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OK, here’s the deal.  I was going to post today about either kale salad or enchiladas, until I remembered…THIS IS OUR DUE DATE!!!!!!

Nope, still no baby yet, but I almost feel like this is his unofficial birthday.  I mean, the day’s still young y’all – he could still be the Leap Year baby we’ve thought him to be all along.  But I couldn’t let today go by without recognizing it birthday-style with some cupcakes.

 

Just can’t happen.

 

This recipe actually makes 3 cupcakes, which I figure means that everyone gets their own and then, since we all always want seconds of dessert, you get an extra to split.  If you’re feeling nice!

The best part about these cupcakes?  It makes 3 total cupcakes which means:

  • automatic portion control
  • you can make it all in one small bowl which means…
  • fewer dishes!
  • automatic portion control
  • you can spend as much time as you want decorating
  • automatic portion control
  • no leftovers to tempt you for breakfast in the morning (ahem…)
  • automatic portion control

Savvy?

 

Really though, pound cake in cupcake form is a thing of beauty.  Throw in a ton of lemon zest for LOTS of sunshine-y flavor and top with a thick, rich creamy cheese frosting and you’ll be wishing that the recipe was for more.  But really, it’s best to just make a batch at a time…unless you just love craving cupcakes first thing in the morning.  You know, whatevs.

LEMON POUND CUPCAKES FOR TWO

  • 4 Tbsp butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • tiny pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • zest from one lemon + 1 Tbsp of the juice

Preheat oven to 350.  In a bowl mix together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.  Add the lemon juice and zest and mix until incorporated.  Slowly mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.  Line a muffin pan with 3 muffin cups and scoop the batter evenly into them.  Bake at 350 for 15-17 minutes until the sides are just golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Let cool completely before frosting.

 

3-CUPCAKE FROSTING

  • 2 Tbsp butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 Tbsp milk

In a small bowl cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.  Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well until creamy.  IF the mixture needs to be a little runnier, mix in a bit of milk at a time until the consistency desired is reached.  Frost the cupcakes!

Well son, happy almost birthday to you – and one day, one day soon, you and I will be able to enjoy more cupcakes in our lives!

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  1. LV says

    April 29, 2020 at 6:45 pm

    When I look up small batch cupcakes I usually get the same old vanilla or chocolate recipe. Kept my fingers crossed and searched for lemon cupcakes for two and found this. I made them last night and they were a hit. What made it even better is that I managed to get four cupcakes out of this recipe. Thank you for sharing this with us.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      April 29, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      I am so glad you loved it!!!

      Reply
  2. Jessica, Michaels Mommie says

    October 25, 2012 at 11:26 am

    I have made these countless times since our introduction in August. I have made them for parties. I have made them for my 3YO because he asked for them. I have spread the word to many many people who share the love for super lemon cupcakes. And now I am making them for the Halloween Festival bake sale at my sons school. You have found a true fan in me Heather!

    Thanks a million!

    Jessica

    Reply
    • Heather says

      October 25, 2012 at 6:36 pm

      aw, thank you so much jessica! i’m so glad you liked them – i’m a big lemon lover and these are some of my faves!

      Reply
  3. Jessica, Michaels Mommie says

    August 21, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Yeilded 4 perfect super lemony cupcakes. I AM IN HEAVEN!!
    Lemon is my abso favorite! Often lemon recipes don’t have enough lemon in them. I’d say they have a hint of lemon to them. This recipe is full on lemon. It’s not lemon squares lemony but it’s not too too far from. I could not be happier!

    It’s LEMONY, it’s subtly SWEET, it’s PERFECT!

    I did not make the frosting. Since I am a bit of a weirdo I made a maple frosting to counter the lemon. It worked fantastically.

    Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      August 22, 2012 at 8:30 am

      i’m so glad you liked them! i’m a big fan of big lemon flavor too…not just a hint, i want the whole shebang! 🙂

      Reply
  4. laura says

    August 3, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Stumbled upon this recipe and made a small cake instead of 3 cupcakes. The result was amazing, a new favourite. Thanks a bundle!

    Reply
  5. Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says

    March 3, 2012 at 8:14 am

    LOVE the “automatic portion control”! I need it! Good luck and I hope he shows his cute face soon…if he hasn’t already 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:09 am

    these are the cutest cupcakes everrrrr.

    Reply
  7. Amy says

    February 29, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    ahhh how exciting!!! can’t wait to see the little one!

    Reply
  8. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    February 29, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Got to love that automatic portion control. Here’s hoping for the big baby news soon!!

    Reply
  9. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Wow– I can’t believe your due date is here!!! I hope he makes his appearance…SOON!!

    Reply
  10. Deanna B. says

    February 29, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    It would be pretty cool if he were born today. He still has plenty of time to be a leap day baby. If he makes an appearance, make sure to dress him in blue and yellow! I just watched the Leap Day 30 Rock episode and am still laughing about it.

    Reply
  11. what katie's baking says

    February 29, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    yum this looks awesome! i posted this one my facebook page:
    https://www.facebook.com/#!/whatkatiesbaking
    for others to see, of course… but mostly so i can come back to it frequently and easily! haha 🙂

    Reply
  12. Caitlin @ Cake with Love says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I like the ised of a pound cake turned cupcake, since usually I find most of the cupcakes very airy, if you know what I mean, and I like a more dense texture!

    Reply
  13. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    February 29, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Good luck over the next few days!! Definitely a great way to celebrate a sort of birthday:-)

    Reply
  14. La. says

    February 29, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Happy Due Date! Mine came and went in January and ended up with a February baby! Oh the end is hard! Mine is 3 weeks old today and even though she came over a week late it was worth it! Woohoo! I think you should eat TWO cupcakes since you have a full grown newborn in your belly! Whole person! Which means two whole cupcakes! 😉

    Reply
  15. Jen says

    February 29, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    I like the idea of baking just 3 cupcakes. My hubby wants to lose some pounds but I cannot help myself and bake 🙂

    My girl was 2 weeks early and I had things to do haha. She had her own mind. Crossing fingers that you do not have to wait much longer.

    Reply
  16. Maria says

    February 29, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Love these and so excited for you!

    Reply
  17. Kris says

    February 29, 2012 at 11:05 am

    because sometimes you just need one cupcake.

    go, Baby, GO! 😀

    Reply
  18. Jen of My Tiny Oven says

    February 29, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Is it still portion control if you eat all 3 cupcakes yourself? Cause I think that is what will happen if I make these tonite!!

    Reply
  19. Ashley says

    February 29, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I am the biggest pound cake fan EVER. Add lemon to it?? I am crazy excited about this recipe! I love how light + creamy the frosting is too. I’m not a fan of super sugary frosting, strange I know. COME on baby!!!!

    Reply
  20. Baker Street says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I love baking pound cake muffins. You almost don’t mind the butter because you’re eating such tiny portions. lol.

    These look gorgeous! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:43 am

    These look delicious! And your little guy still has the whole day to show up 😉

    Reply
  22. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I love that it’s called for 2 but there are 3 — genius. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jessica J says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Yum, like Spring in a Cupcake!

    Reply
  24. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:48 am

    I love this scaled down portion size..perfect! There are many times I crave a cupcake but have no desire to make 12 of them.
    Also..the “savvy?” part had me hysterical laughing. I read it with an image of Johnny Depp in full out Pirates of the Caribbean costume all bobbly like his character is in those movies.

    Reply
    • Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

      February 29, 2012 at 9:03 am

      @Gina – definitely thought of Pirate Johnny too. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Love this!! Happy Due-Date-Day 😀

    Reply
  26. Christina @ This Woman Cooks! says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Yay! I love that you made cupcakes for his “birthday.” Hope he arrives soon!

    Reply
  27. Urban Wife says

    February 29, 2012 at 7:59 am

    I love portion control baking. It makes me feel disciplined. 😉

    Reply
  28. Mom Foodie says

    February 29, 2012 at 7:35 am

    Love the built in portion control.

    Here’s hoping the little one comes on the scene soon 🙂

    Reply
  29. Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says

    February 29, 2012 at 7:06 am

    ^I mean “so” cute, oops!

    Reply
  30. Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says

    February 29, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Awww 😀 Ho cute! He’ll come when he wants to 😀

    Reply

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