Lemon-Poppy Seed Cupcakes Recipe

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Cupcakes
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Directions:

  1. With oven rack in center of oven, pre-heat oven to 350°F Line a twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl on medium speed beat margarine and oil together until well combined. Slowly add granulated sugar; beat until light and creamy. Add one large egg, then egg white, combining well after each addition. Blend in lemon zest.
  4. Fold flour mixture and buttermilk alternately into egg mixture. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Stir in poppy seeds.
  5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan. Bake cupcakes until golden brown approximately 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. When cool enough to handle remove from pans and finish cooling on a wire rack. These cupcakes can also be made ahead. Cool and wrap cupcakes well in plastic wrap, place in resealable plastic storage/freezer bags and freeze up to 1 month. Before adding lemon glaze,thaw cupcakes.
  6. Lemon glaze: In a small mixing bowl ombine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and stir until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled cupcakes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 289.85 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.05g 14%
Cholesterol 33.25mg 11%
Sodium 291.01mg 12%
Potassium 179.87mg 4%
Total Carbs 48.16g 16%
Sugars 30.66g 123%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Protein 4.93g 10%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 111.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.82 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.18g 14%
Cholesterol 33.7mg 11%
Sodium 295mg 12%
Potassium 182.34mg 4%
Total Carbs 48.82g 16%
Sugars 31.08g 123%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 5%
Protein 4.99g 10%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 112.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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