Arnold Palmer Cupcakes
By joyciefxck
These delicious cupcakes are perfect for a summer day alongside the beach! Sweet tea cake topped with a sweet lemon frosting.
- 12
- Easy
- 20 mins
- 20 mins
- Average budget
Ingredients
- Sweet Tea Cupcakes:
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 10 black tea bags
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- Lemon Sweet Tea Frosting:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Preparation
Step 1
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
Step 2
Heat the milk in the microwave for 1 minute, stir and then add 30 more seconds. Place the tea bags in the milk and allow steeping for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla and the eggs, 1 at a time. Alternate adding the flour and only 1/2 cup of the tea until incorporated. Reserve 1/2 cup of the tea for the frosting.
Step 4
Fill the cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue until the cupcake tops spring back and a tester comes out clean, about 5 more minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Step 5
For the frosting: Cream the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the lemon zest. Slowly alternate adding the confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup reserved tea until you reach the desired frosting consistency.
Step 6
Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!