Lemon-Ricotta Cupcakes with Fluffy Lemon Frosting - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lemon-Ricotta Cupcakes with Fluffy Lemon Frosting
Servings: 12
Dessert

This Lemon-Ricotta Cupcakes with Fluffy Lemon Frosting is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Frosting In a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the side of the bowl. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and beat until incorporated. Beat in the honey, vanilla and salt. Cover and refrigerate until firm and spreadable, about 3 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, Make the Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 °. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another medium bowl, whisk the honey with the ricotta, vegetable oil, lemon zest and vanilla; whisk in the eggs and egg yolk. Whisk in one-third of the flour mixture just until incorporated, then whisk in half of the crème fraîche until smooth, scraping down the side and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Fold in the remaining flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the remaining crème fraîche until well incorporated.
  3. Meanwhile, Make the Cupcakes Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and bake for about 25 minutes, until the cupcakes are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let cool completely. Frost the cupcakes and garnish with lemon zest.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Lemon-Ricotta Cupcakes with Fluffy Lemon Frosting recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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