Spring calls for something fresh, light, and zesty—and these lemon cupcakes tick every box. With a fluffy ricotta base, bright citrus flavour, and a swirl of lemony icing, they’re little bites of sunshine. Finished with toasted coconut for extra texture, they’re perfect for afternoon tea, picnics, or simply to bring a touch of spring joy to your kitchen.
| Serving(s): 12 Cupcakes | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes |
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 100g Butter
- 1/3 Cup Natvia Natural Sweetener Baking Bag
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 100g Ricotta
- Zest from 1 Lemon
- Juice from 2 lemons
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- Pinch of salt
Icing:
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 Cup Natvia Natural Sweetener Baking Bag
- Juice from 1 lemon
Garnish
- Fresh sliced lemon
- Dried sliced lemon
- Edible flowers
Method
Cupcakes:
- To start, preheat oven to 180°C and line a cupcake tray with paper castings.
- Beat the 100g butter & 1/3 Cup Natvia until pale and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, adding a little coconut flour if the mixture begins to split.
- Add the 100g ricotta, 1 tsp vanilla extract, zest from 1 lemon and the juice from 2. Combine and stir.
- Add the 1/2 cup of coconut flour, 1 tsp baking powder & pinch of salt. Combine and stir - the mixture will become quite dry.
- Add the 1/4 cup milk whilst stirring, making sure that the consistency does not seem too dry, or too wet.
- Spoon mixture into cupcake castings and bake for 25 minutes at 180°C.
Icing:
- Add 75g butter to a mixing bowl.
- On top of the butter, zest from 1 lemon.
- Add 1 Cup Natvia to the mixture & beat until fluffy.
- Load the icing mixture into a piping bag.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and spread the icing in the piping bag over the tops of the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cupcakes with toasted coconut flakes and enjoy!
This easy lemon cupcake recipe shows you how to make light, zesty cupcakes with better-for-you ingredients and no added sugar. It’s one of Natvia’s classic dessert video recipes, quick to make, delicious to share, and perfect for any time of year.
