Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Citrus season brings a welcome brightness to winter, and these cupcakes capture that light. Durant Lemon Fused Olive Oil adds gentle zest and natural richness, keeping each bite soft and fragrant. Finish with a simple whipped cream or a lemon buttercream for a touch of celebration, a small reminder of sunshine in the colder months.

Yields12 Servings
For the Cupcakes
 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sour cream Zest of 1 large lemon
 1 cup granulated sugar
 1 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp salt
 2 eggs
 ½ cup milk
  cup Durant Lemon Fused Olive Oil
 ¼ cup sour cream
 zest of 1 lemon
For the Whipped Cream Frosting
 2 cups heavy whipping cream
 3 tbsp powdered sugar
1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare a cupcake pan by lining it with paper liners. 

2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3

Mix in the eggs, milk, and olive oil. Stir in the sour cream and lemon zest until just combined. 

4

Divide the prepared batter amongst the 12 cupcake wells, filling each halfway full. Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes. Once baked, allow the cupcakes to fully cool.

5

Once the cupcakes have cooled, make the whipped cream frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until it thickens and soft peaks form. Mix in the powdered sugar. 

 

6

Top the cooled cupcakes with the whipped cream frosting. Garnish with additional lemon zest and a fresh sage leaf, if desired.

7

Enjoy!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes
 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sour cream Zest of 1 large lemon
 1 cup granulated sugar
 1 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp baking soda
 ½ tsp salt
 2 eggs
 ½ cup milk
  cup Durant Lemon Fused Olive Oil
 ¼ cup sour cream
 zest of 1 lemon
For the Whipped Cream Frosting
 2 cups heavy whipping cream
 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes