Comments on: Perfect Lemon Cupcakes

By: Marlee Preston

Marlee Preston — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:36:55 +0000

You could make Red Velvet cupcakes, they would be yummy and pretty

By: Diaper Cake : Your Homebased Parties

Diaper Cake : Your Homebased Parties — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:06:42 +0000

[...] Isn’t it darling!? I loved the color scheme for the party – red and teal. Do you recognize that cute little cupcake? [...]

By: Michele Goasilnd

Michele Goasilnd — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:51:19 +0000

These cupcakes look divinie. I am on a cupcake kick right now and these sound terrific. I can’t wait to try them.

By: Zupan's Markets

Zupan's Markets — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:27:24 +0000

We’re gonna make these this weekend for a dinner get-together! Thanks for sharing!

By: Kerry

Kerry — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:10:18 +0000

Thank you so much for this recipe. I just recently discovered your blog and found this fantastic recipe. I made these cupcakes this afternoon and they were absolutely amazing! Thanks again!

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:52:52 +0000

These cupcakes look so yummy!!!! I want to make then now!!!! I guess I will have to wait until tomorrow!!

By: Fernanda

Fernanda — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:06:58 +0000

Your cupcakes are beautiful. I am such a rookie baker….love to cook, but baking intimidates me. I was wondering how you bake the cupcakes without the cupcake liners getting all dark and yucky. Your liners look so vibrant. I would love to know your secret; if it isn’t a secret )

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:48:24 +0000

@Cara:

I’m happy to share my berry secrets – not sure they are really secrets but here is what I do. When you buy fresh berries from a store or berry stand plan on using them that day or the next. I am talking about fresh, local berries. Those strawberries you buy at Costco that come from Chile while last a lot longer but fresh local grown berries don’t last as long. We have had lots of sun here in Oregon lately so our berries are really ripe. They need to be used right away. I store mine in the refrigerator until I am ready to use them and I do not wash them until I am ready to use them. I even freeze my berries without washing them. When I put them in the refrigerator I try and store them in a shallow container so they are not piled too deep on top of one another. If you see any moldy or overly ripe pieces remove those right away because “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch”. Hope this helps – let me know if you have any other questions!

By: Cara

Cara — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:31:33 +0000

Could you share your secrets about washing and storing fresh berries? I know you use fresh berries in many recipes. Admittedly, I am not much of a chef or baker. Your blog has inspired me to bake more. This summer I have tried many recipes with fresh strawberries or raspberries but I have nothing but trouble with rotten or mushy berries. I have purchased from both the grocery store or fresh produce stands. I’ve tried washing right away or waiting until I’m ready to use them. I’ve tried storing in or out of the fridge. It doesn’t seem to make a difference. I bought a bunch of strawberries on Monday to use in a salad tonight. I just found that they are all moldy and rotten. What methods do you use to clean and store berries? How far in advance can you or do you typically purchase the berries?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:20:31 +0000

Try this website; cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com

By: Roxanna

Roxanna — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:41:58 +0000

Oooh! I LOVE cupcakes! I can’t wait to try these! Looking forward to Mondays post! It’s nothing special, but we like to make cupcakes with the cherry chip cakemix and then frost them with whipped strawberry frosting! Nothing fancy, but tasty!

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:03:14 +0000

@LuAnne:

The tip I used was a Wilton 6E I think – it is pretty old and the number is almost worn off – it’s a big one!

By: Laura Powell

Laura Powell — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:55:16 +0000

Your cupcakes turned out beautiful! And aren’t they just luscious. They are still one of my favorites. I have seen a lot of recipes out there lately for chocolate and peanut butter cupcakes. I know recipegirl just posted a peanut butter cookie cupcake and I believe picky palate had one recently for a chocolate cup cake with peanut butter filling. They looked wonderful.

By: LuAnne

LuAnne — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:28:39 +0000

I am looking forward to your cupcake recipes. Love the pictures also. I bake cupcakes for some friends on a request basis. They don’t bake — I love to bake when I get a chance. I am working on adapting recipes to gluten free because one of the friend’s diet requires gluten free recipes. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures and the recipes. I will let you know how the recipe adaptation works. Are you using a cake decorating tips for piping the frosting?

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:35:17 +0000

In Provo there is a cupcake shop called The Sweet Tooth Fairy and they have a Raspberry Lemonade cupcake that is to die for. I also really love their Strawberry Shortcake with half of a strawberry chocolate dipped. They are to die for! http://www.thesweettoothfairy.com/index.html

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:58:52 +0000

Leigh Anne – I can’t get over how talented you are. You are always helping someone (or some group) out with hosting and planning parties and celebrations. You are amazing! I’m glad you liked these lemon cupcakes. The swirled frosting and strawberries look so lovely. Again, I wish I had half your talent!!

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:17:29 +0000

@Jennifer Barker:

I use a Nikkon D40X but the real trick is good lighting – try for all natural light. No flash, no artificial light. I have a great window in my kitchen with Northern lighting that works well.

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:14:23 +0000

@Michelle Wilkes:

I so want the recipe – thanks!! The sound so good!!

By: Jennifer Barker

Jennifer Barker — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:59:06 +0000

These look gorgeous- you take such wonderful photos! What kind of camera do you have? (I am in the market to buy one but know nothing about them.)

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:50:17 +0000

Our best Bites posted a really yummy chocolate cream filled cupcake with some good frosting. I made them last fall and thought they were good if you were a chocolate fan. I love lemon, and am super excited to try out your lemon cupcakes.

For a great frosting/filling try this one. My friend does professional cakes and loves using it:

Whipped Frosting

6 oz. Instant pudding
1 t. vanilla
1 c. cold milk
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1 pt. Whipped, whipping cream

Blend pudding, vanilla, milk and powdered sugar together. Fold in whipped cream

By: Tamara

Tamara — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:29:01 +0000

Yum! Yum! This is definitely going in the “to try” file. Thanks for all your inspiration.

By: Michelle Wilkes

Michelle Wilkes — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:53:23 +0000

I have a great recipe for a chocolate cinnamon cake and the frosting is marchino cherry. Mu husband swears it is the best cake he has ever eaten. I am sure it would work great for cupcakes. I will send it to you a little later when I have time to type it up.
Can’t wait to try the lemon ones!

By: Shawna

Shawna — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:49:23 +0000

I’ve made some wonderful cupcakes from The Cake Mix Doctor’s Cupcake cookbook.

By: Krystina Montemurro

Krystina Montemurro — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:09:18 +0000

I want to eat these right now! They look absolutely delicious!