{"id":62655,"date":"2024-08-14T07:53:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T07:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=62655"},"modified":"2024-08-19T14:45:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T14:45:16","slug":"summer-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate 3 Healthier Summer Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Our_Best_Summer_Cupcakes_at_a_Glance\" >Our Best Summer Cupcakes at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Summer_Cupcake_Secrets_Revealed\" >Summer Cupcake Secrets Revealed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Can_You_Use_Cake_Mix_for_Cupcakes\" >Can You Use Cake Mix for Cupcakes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#What_is_on_top_of_a_Cupcake\" >What is on top of a Cupcake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#How_to_fill_a_Cupcake\" >How to fill a Cupcake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#What_Is_the_Secret_to_Moist_Cupcakes\" >What Is the Secret to Moist Cupcakes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Can_You_Eat_Cupcakes_on_Keto\" >Can You Eat Cupcakes on Keto?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Easy_Healthy_Summer_Cupcakes\" >Easy Healthy Summer Cupcakes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Vanilla_Cupcake_Recipe\" >Vanilla Cupcake Recipe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Cupcake_Ingredients\" >Cupcake Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Cupcake_Directions\" >Cupcake Directions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Frosting_Ingredients\" >Frosting Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Frosting_Directions\" >Frosting Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Chocolate_Cupcake_Recipe\" >Chocolate Cupcake Recipe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Cupcake_Ingredients-2\" >Cupcake Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Cupcake_Directions-2\" >Cupcake Directions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Frosting_Ingredients-2\" >Frosting Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Frosting_Directions-2\" >Frosting Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Lemon_Cupcakes_Recipe\" >Lemon Cupcakes Recipe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Cupcake_Ingredients-3\" >Cupcake Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Cupcake_Directions-3\" >Cupcake Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Can_You_Freeze_Cupcakes\" >Can You Freeze Cupcakes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Are_Cupcakes_Better_With_Milk_or_Water\" >Are Cupcakes Better With Milk or Water?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#How_Do_Bakeries_Get_Their_Cakes_So_Moist\" >How Do Bakeries Get Their Cakes So Moist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#Should_Cupcake_Batter_Be_Thick_or_Thin\" >Should Cupcake Batter Be Thick or Thin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you enjoy summer cupcakes while leading a healthy lifestyle? Cupcakes are infamous for their frosted tops with cake decorations, full of powdered sugar and butter. How could you possibly enjoy summer cupcakes without eating an insane amount of carbs and calories?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, we found the ideal summer cupcakes for you to enjoy in moderation, while leading a healthy lifestyle. Here\u2019s a sneak peek, before sharing some facts about making them taste like bakery cupcakes and revealing our top recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=summer_cupcakes\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Best_Summer_Cupcakes_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Our Best Summer Cupcakes at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our favorite summer cupcakes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer vanilla cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-vanilla-cupcakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-100871\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-cream-cheese-frosting\/#wprm-recipe-container-85867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer chocolate cupcake recipe with cacao frosting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amyshealthybaking.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/30\/the-ultimate-healthy-dark-chocolate-cupcakes\/#recipe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer gluten-free lemon cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cupcakesandkalechips.com\/gluten-free-lemon-cupcakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-cream-cheese-frosting\/#wprm-recipe-container-85867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s share some tasty secrets and facts, before going over the top cupcakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our previous post goes into great detail about the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-rhubarb-jam\/\">strawberry rhubarb jam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_Cupcake_Secrets_Revealed\"><\/span><strong>Summer Cupcake Secrets Revealed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer cupcakes revive core memories of childhood bliss on hot summer days. Now, let\u2019s look at some quick facts and secrets to ensure that you enjoy cupcakes in a healthy way and in moderation. Also, you\u2019ll discover the secrets to feeling less guilty about tasty cupcakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Use_Cake_Mix_for_Cupcakes\"><\/span><strong>Can You Use Cake Mix for Cupcakes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can turn a cake mix into cupcakes with a few simple changes. The culinary folks at Spoon University suggest the following changes to turn cake mix into cupcakes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/recipe\/cupcake-recipe-from-box-will-turn-heads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace water with milk at a 1:1 ratio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace oil with melted butter at a 1:2 ratio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add an extra egg to the cake mix<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! Improve your body and revamp your life with us!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_on_top_of_a_Cupcake\"><\/span><strong>What is on top of a Cupcake?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular cupcake topping is buttercream. However, two tablespoons of vanilla buttercream frosting contains 180 calories, 18 grams of fat and 8 grams of carbs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynetdiary.com\/food\/calories-in-vanilla-buttercream-frosting-by-fitbake-tbsp-27494324-0.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s a heavy carb and calorie load in one treat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/carbohydrates\/art-20045705#:~:text=So%20if%20you%20get%202%2C000,on%20the%20Nutrition%20Facts%20label.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Moderation is the ultimate tool for enjoying summer cupcakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frosting is a blend of butter and powdered sugar, which is why the calories, fat, and carbs are high. Alternatively, use other toppings. One of our recipes uses cocoa powder, stevia, and milk for lower carbs and calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amyshealthybaking.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/30\/the-ultimate-healthy-dark-chocolate-cupcakes\/#recipe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Soon, you\u2019ll discover more replacements.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=summer_cupcakes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-2-1.png\" alt=\"summer cupcakes\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-2-1.png 1921w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-2-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-2-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-2-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/8-2-1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_fill_a_Cupcake\"><\/span><strong>How to fill a Cupcake?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could fill cupcakes with buttercream frosting or even lemon curd. You\u2019d fill half the cupcake liner with cupcake batter, place a tablespoon of filling over it, and scoop another \u00bc cupcake liner\u2019s worth of batter over it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, lemon cupcake recipes with lemon curd fillings have 379 calories and 63 grams of net carbs per cupcake as one example (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cakesbymk.com\/recipe\/soft-lemon-cupcakes\/#recipe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The filling in summer cupcakes is delicious and makes them ultra-moist. Unfortunately, the calories and carbs are high and may not be diet-friendly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/carbohydrates\/art-20045705#:~:text=So%20if%20you%20get%202%2C000,on%20the%20Nutrition%20Facts%20label.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Secret_to_Moist_Cupcakes\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Secret to Moist Cupcakes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moist cupcakes are possible with a few kitchen tricks, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing one part water with one part milk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/recipe\/cupcake-recipe-from-box-will-turn-heads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding an extra egg (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/recipe\/cupcake-recipe-from-box-will-turn-heads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using double the melted butter is recommended (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/recipe\/cupcake-recipe-from-box-will-turn-heads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using vegetable oil instead of butter (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/263992827_Effects_of_Ratio_and_Temperature_of_Soybean_Oil_or_Butter_on_the_Quality_of_Sponge_Cake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing dry and wet ingredients separately if the recipe suggests it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.com.au\/food\/article\/wet-and-dry-why-the-science-behind-mixing-matters\/sq07cdn5o\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filling cupcake liners \u00be full with batter (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/282806905_Effects_of_Amount_of_Batter_in_Baking_Cup_on_Muffin_Quality\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baking cupcakes at 180-200\u00b0C or 350-400\u00b0F (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/257764198_Quality_Attributes_of_Muffins_Effect_of_Baking_Operative_Conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The batter must be pourable and not too thin or thick (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/264893653_Effects_of_Percentage_and_Particle_Size_of_Wheat_Germ_on_Some_Properties_of_Batter_and_Cake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Eat_Cupcakes_on_Keto\"><\/span><strong>Can You Eat Cupcakes on Keto?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pros-and-cons-of-keto-diet\/\">keto diet<\/a> suggests 55-60% of your daily calories from fats, 30-35% from proteins, and only 5-10% from carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). By that data, someone eating 2,000 calories daily must limit carbs to 25-50 grams daily, with something closer to the lower amount potentially being more appropriate for those who count net carbs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net carbs are the amount of carbs there are, once you deduct the fiber amount from the total carbs. Unfortunately, a simple vanilla cupcake recipe could contain 21 grams of carbs and 20 grams of net carbs per cupcake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recipetineats.com\/vanilla-cupcakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-50322\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It wouldn\u2019t be a good idea to survive on a single cupcake an entire day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcakes would be difficult to fit into a keto diet. However, the Mayo Clinic suggests keeping carbs to 225-325 grams daily on a 2,000-calorie diet if you eat a healthy balanced diet, but moderation is the key (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/carbohydrates\/art-20045705#:~:text=So%20if%20you%20get%202%2C000,on%20the%20Nutrition%20Facts%20label.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)! You can certainly eat cupcakes in moderation on a regular healthy eating plan, but maybe not on keto because you might hit your daily carb goal with one dessert (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-carrot-cake\/\">4 Keto Carrot Cake Recipes with 2 Bonus Low-Carb Treats<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=summer_cupcakes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61993 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1.png 2560w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Healthy_Summer_Cupcakes\"><\/span><strong>Easy Healthy Summer Cupcakes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our favorite healthy summer cupcakes include recipe ideas for easy treats. Our favorite summer cupcakes are healthier but may still be unsuitable for ultra-low-carb diets like keto.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, enjoy these summer cupcakes in moderation on a healthy eating plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/carbohydrates\/art-20045705#:~:text=So%20if%20you%20get%202%2C000,on%20the%20Nutrition%20Facts%20label.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Our picks have the fewest carbs and calories possible and show nutritional values per serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our previous article covers everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caesar-dressing\/\">Caesar dressing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vanilla_Cupcake_Recipe\"><\/span><strong>Vanilla Cupcake Recipe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our vanilla cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting is inspired by Eat Bird Food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-vanilla-cupcakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-100871\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Cream cheese frosting lets you make delicious cupcakes without all the added calories and carbs. The frosting macros are for two tablespoons, which is enough per cupcake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-cream-cheese-frosting\/#wprm-recipe-container-85867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Servings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prep:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupcake_Ingredients\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcake Ingredients:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of almond milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of cane sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of softened butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 large eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of apple sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u2153 cups of white whole wheat flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. Salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupcake_Directions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcake Directions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C or 350\u00b0F while lining a baking pan with cupcakes liners,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisk the milk and vinegar in a bowl and let it curdle for 5-10 minutes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisk sugar and butter in a separate bowl with a hand mixer on medium for 3-5 minutes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the eggs, apple sauce, and vanilla before whisking on low speed,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly add the milk mixture while whisking on low,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking until just combined,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the cupcake liners \u00be full and bake for 16-18 minutes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let them cool on a wire rack after an inserted toothpick comes out clean,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare your frosting, and use only 2 tablespoons on each cupcake.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Cupcake Macros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 137 calories, 20 g carbs, 5 g fat, 3 g protein, and 2 g fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-vanilla-cupcakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-100871\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frosting_Ingredients\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frosting Ingredients:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 oz. cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of fat-free Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bd tsp. vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frosting_Directions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frosting Directions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add all the ingredients to a bowl and use a hand mixer on medium speed,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whip the ingredients together for 5 minutes until smooth, thick, and fluffy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Frosting Macros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 63 calories, 5 g carbs, 4 g fat, 1 g protein, and 0 g fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-cream-cheese-frosting\/#wprm-recipe-container-85867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chocolate_Cupcake_Recipe\"><\/span><strong>Chocolate Cupcake Recipe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-chocolate-cupcakes\/\">chocolate cupcakes<\/a> are delicious. Our recipe is inspired by Amy\u2019s Healthy Baking, which substitutes a few ingredients and uses dark chocolate for fewer carbs and calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amyshealthybaking.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/30\/the-ultimate-healthy-dark-chocolate-cupcakes\/#recipe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The frosting recipe also reduces fat, carbs, and calories while the taste is next-level.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Servings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prep:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupcake_Ingredients-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcake Ingredients:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of unsweetened cacao powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup of white whole-wheat flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp. baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc tsp. salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp. coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 large eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of plain, fat-free Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2154 cup of maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of fat-free milk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupcake_Directions-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcake Directions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C or 350\u00b0F while lining a baking pan with cupcakes liners,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisk the cacao powder, baking powder, salt, and flour in a bowl,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir the oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl until mixed,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix the yogurt into the oil mixture until no lumps remain,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir the syrup in and alternate between adding the dry ingredients and milk,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the cupcake liners to \u00be full before baking for 20-22 minutes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test to see if a toothpick inserted comes out clean and remove to cool on a wire rack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frosting_Ingredients-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frosting Ingredients:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup of unsweetened cacao powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of fat-free milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bd tsp. vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. liquid Stevia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frosting_Directions-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frosting Directions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the cocoa powder in a small bowl and make a center well,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour your milk, vanilla, and Stevia into the well,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir until well combined and decorate your cupcakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Macros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 135 calories, 26 g carbs, 4 g fat, 5.4 g protein, and 5.4 g fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amyshealthybaking.com\/nutrition-labels\/nutrition-facts-the-ultimate-healthy-dark-chocolate-cupcakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-am-i-craving-chocolate\/\">Why Am I Craving Chocolate? The Reasons Beyond the Sweet Tooth and How to Fix It<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=summer_cupcakes\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-2.png\" alt=\"summer cupcakes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-2.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-2-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lemon_Cupcakes_Recipe\"><\/span><strong>Lemon Cupcakes Recipe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our gluten-free summer cupcakes recipe for lemon cupcakes packs a delicious punch and is inspired by Cupcakes and Kale Chips (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cupcakesandkalechips.com\/gluten-free-lemon-cupcakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The recipe won\u2019t have as few carbs and calories as the last two, but it makes a gluten-free option available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the cream cheese frosting from the vanilla cupcakes, remembering to use only two tablespoons per cupcake, and add the macros per serving to this recipe\u2019s macros (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-cream-cheese-frosting\/#wprm-recipe-container-85867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, add lemon zest to the frosting for these cupcakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Servings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prep:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupcake_Ingredients-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcake Ingredients:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u2153 cup of gluten-free flour without xantham gum included<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bd tsp. baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp. salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of unsalted and softened butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of vegetable oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 large eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp. lemon zest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup of whole or 2% milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupcake_Directions-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcake Directions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C or 350\u00b0F while lining a baking pan with cupcakes liners,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl to set aside,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a hand mixer to cream the butter, oil, and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the mixer to medium, blending the eggs in one at a time,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue blending as you add the lemon zest and vanilla,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the dry ingredients to your wet ingredients,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend the batter on low speed with the hand mixer until just combined,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually pour the milk and lemon juice into the bowl,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the hand mixer\u2019s speed to high and blend for 3 minutes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the bowl to sit and rest for 20 minutes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide your batter into the liners, filling them \u00be full,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake the cupcakes for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the cupcakes cool in a pan for 5 minutes before cooling on a wire rack,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use only two tablespoons of cream cheese frosting per cupcake.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Macros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 202 calories, 28 g carbs, 10 g fat, 3 g protein, and 1 g fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cupcakesandkalechips.com\/gluten-free-lemon-cupcakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Freeze_Cupcakes\"><\/span><strong>Can You Freeze Cupcakes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can freeze baked cupcakes, with or without frosting. A small Spanish study found that freezing pre-baked was the better option as the batter\u2019s active ingredients take too long to freeze and become denser and change in consistency (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/251483812_Effect_of_batter_freezing_conditions_and_resting_time_on_cake_quality\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, you can freeze baked cupcakes, separated by parchment paper, for up to six months (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usfblogs.usfca.edu\/sustainability\/2020\/04\/28\/lets-prevent-food-waste-a-cooking-series-banana-muffins\/#:~:text=These%20muffins%20can%20last%20up,for%20up%20to%20six%20months.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Cupcakes_Better_With_Milk_or_Water\"><\/span><strong>Are Cupcakes Better With Milk or Water?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk results in more moist, fluffy cupcake goodness, according to Jennifer Nigro from Vermont University\u2019s post on Spoon University\u2019s culinary blog (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/recipe\/cupcake-recipe-from-box-will-turn-heads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). All our favorite recipes also use milk because it aids cupcakes better than water if you want moist delectables (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-vanilla-cupcakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-100871\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amyshealthybaking.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/30\/the-ultimate-healthy-dark-chocolate-cupcakes\/#recipe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cupcakesandkalechips.com\/gluten-free-lemon-cupcakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Bakeries_Get_Their_Cakes_So_Moist\"><\/span><strong>How Do Bakeries Get Their Cakes So Moist?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennifer Nigro from Vermont University suggests that adding whole milk, melted butter, and an extra egg could give you a bakery taste with cakes and cupcakes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spoonuniversity.com\/recipe\/cupcake-recipe-from-box-will-turn-heads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, a small study in the Journal of Food Science and Technology supports vegetable oils for moist baked goods as oil better coats the flour proteins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/263992827_Effects_of_Ratio_and_Temperature_of_Soybean_Oil_or_Butter_on_the_Quality_of_Sponge_Cake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Evidence for moist baked goods is divided, but milk, an extra egg, and melted butter or oil should give you moist cupcakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Cupcake_Batter_Be_Thick_or_Thin\"><\/span><strong>Should Cupcake Batter Be Thick or Thin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcake batter must be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thick but pourable<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A small study in the Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology examined batter consistency related to adding wheat germ (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/264893653_Effects_of_Percentage_and_Particle_Size_of_Wheat_Germ_on_Some_Properties_of_Batter_and_Cake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They found that the addition of wheat germ (resulting in a thicker batter) caused dense cakes that didn\u2019t rise much.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, slightly thick but pourable batter should maintain the right consistency for cakes to rise nicely and have an aerated, soft center. Runny batter isn\u2019t ideal, but it must be pourable and not too thick, using flour and other dry ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=summer_cupcakes\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy summer cupcakes are possible and available in three of our favorite flavors. Remember to avoid the regular buttercream frosting and use alternatives if you want to keep it lighter. However, choose your best flavor, and make your healthier summer cupcakes today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you enjoy summer cupcakes while leading a healthy lifestyle? Cupcakes are infamous for their frosted tops with cake decorations, full of powdered sugar and butter. How could you possibly enjoy summer cupcakes without eating an insane amount of carbs and calories? 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Cupcakes are infamous for their frosted tops with cake decorations, full of powdered sugar and butter. How could you possibly enjoy summer cupcakes without eating an insane amount of carbs and calories?<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, we found the ideal summer cupcakes for you to enjoy in moderation, while leading a healthy lifestyle. Here\u2019s a sneak peek, before sharing some facts about making them taste like bakery cupcakes and revealing our top recipes.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Our Best Summer Cupcakes at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our favorite summer cupcakes include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer vanilla cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-vanilla-cupcakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-100871\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-cream-cheese-frosting\/#wprm-recipe-container-85867\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer chocolate cupcake recipe with cacao frosting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amyshealthybaking.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/30\/the-ultimate-healthy-dark-chocolate-cupcakes\/#recipe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer gluten-free lemon cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cupcakesandkalechips.com\/gluten-free-lemon-cupcakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/healthy-cream-cheese-fro ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/","name":"The Ultimate 3 Healthier Summer Cupcakes - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/summer-cupcakes\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2437190339-scaled.jpg","dateModified":"2024-08-19T14:45:16+00:00","description":"Discover our top 3 healthy \u2605 SUMMER CUPCAKES \u27a4 to make at home without overindulging in calories and carbs. 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