Biting into one of these lemon cupcakes feels like opening the window on the first warm spring morning. The tangy zest wakes you up in the best way, while the soft crumb melts almost before you even notice. I like to think of them as little sunshine carriers you can hold in your hand. I’ve baked a lot of cupcakes, and honestly, most of them don’t make me stop mid-bite to smile. But this lemon cupcakes recipe does. There’s a sharp brightness in each bite, like a quick laugh with an old friend. Pair that with creamy buttercream and you’ve got a cupcake worth slowing down for. These cupcakes aren’t fussy. No hidden tricks. Just a balance between sweet and tart that keeps you reaching for another. If you’ve been looking for easy cupcake recipes that still feel a little special, this is the one. Whether you’re exploring recipes with lemon for the first time or you’ve made every easy lemon tart recipe under the sun, this batch will earn its place on your table. Even if you came here while searching for an easy lemon chicken recipe, stay—dessert’s already taken care of.