Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

Lemon Zest, Butter Cupcakes

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 14
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

203
Calories
6.4g
Fat
32.8g
Carbohydrates
4.2g
Protein
50mg
Cholesterol
52mg
Sodium
Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

Recipe Description

Magdalenas: Spanish Cupcakes and just as the literal title says, is a Spanish cupcake and are specifically eaten in Spain for breakfast. This recipe is light and fluffy yet rich, moist and moorish. Every baker will have their own unique flavor and I love the simplicity of the lemon zest.

You can have 14 of these quick and easy yummy Magdalenas out and ready to serve in just 40 minutes!

To make Magdalenas: Spanish Cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare cupcake holders

    5 min
    Step 1 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    Preheat oven to 375 °F and line 14 cups in two standard-size muffin tins, with cupcake holders, or thoroughly greasing with butter and dusting with flour.

  2. 2

    Melt butter

    5 min
    Step 2 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    In a skillet over low heat, melt the butter and remove just before it is entirely melted. The excess heat can melt the remaining butter. Set aside to cool.

  3. 3

    Combine eggs and sugar

    5 min
    Step 3 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    In a bowl, beat ¾ cup sugar with the eggs until all the sugar is dissolved and mixture is light.

  4. 4

    Add melted butter

    1 min
    Step 4 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    Add melted butter and continue mixing constantly.

  5. 5

    Add lemon zest and milk

    1 min
    Step 5 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    Add lemon zest and milk and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 6 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    In a separate bowl, sift and then whisk flour and baking powder to combine.

  7. 7

    Add wet ingredients

    5 min
    Step 7 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    Gradually add wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients, folding everything together in batches. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  8. 8

    Fill cupcake holders

    5 min
    Step 8 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    With a measuring cup or spoon, pour batter into each prepared cup until halfway full.

  9. 9

    Garnish with sugar

    1 min
    Step 9 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    Sprinkle the remaining ¼ sugar over the cupcakes so that each cupcake has a few sprinkles.

  10. 10

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 10 - Magdalenas – Spanish CupcakesStep 10 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until magdalenas are golden and a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Magdalenas – Spanish CupcakesStep 11 - Magdalenas – Spanish Cupcakes

    Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing to cool completely. Dip the cupcakes into some lemon juice before serving.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Izzy
October 12, 2023
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I made the Magdalenas for a breakfast treat and they were a hit! So light and fluffy, even my kids asked for seconds. The lemon zest adds a lovely touch! Proud moment in the kitchen!

Yvonne Taylor
December 21, 2022
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I made these for my husband on a lazy Sunday morning. They were so fluffy and perfect with coffee. Absolutely loved the lemon zest!

Daisy
August 14, 2022
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Amazing! My kids loved these magdalenas for breakfast, and they’re so easy to make! I added a little extra lemon zest, and it made them even better. Perfect for busy mornings!

Rhia
February 8, 2021
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Love these!

Katherine
January 7, 2021
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Magnificent, easy cupcakes. I made these with my daughter for breakfast. The lemon zest gave a lovely freshness. Everyone loved them!

Athina
October 19, 2019
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Thank you! Approved!

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