– 210 g (1 1/2 cups) cake flour – 1 teaspoon baking powder – 1/4 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 210 g (1 cup) granulated sugar – 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 lemon – 1 large egg, at room temperature – 2 large egg whites, at room temperature – 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract – 60 g (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice – 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream, at room temperature – 2 tablespoons poppy seed
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Cake flour. The cupcake will be light and delicate. Baking soda and powder. These two ingredients help cupcakes rise and stay soft in the oven.Salt. Little goes a long way. Salt boosts cupcake sweetness.
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Sugar. We sweeten with granulated sugar. Air is added to the mixture while butter is creamed, making cupcakes light and soft.Butter. Butter adds flavor to cupcake batter and cream cheese frosting. Use unsalted butter to reduce recipe salt.
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