Portuguese Custard Cupcakes (Printable Format)

Traditional Portuguese cupcakes with creamy custard centers and golden brown edges. Sweet, rich, and perfect for dessert lovers.

# What You'll Gather:

01 - 8 tablespoons butter, chunked.
02 - 3½ cups whole milk.
03 - 1½ cups flour.
04 - ¼ teaspoon baking powder.
05 - 4 eggs.
06 - 3¼ cups sugar.
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
08 - 2 lemons, zested.

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease muffin pans for 30 cupcakes.
02 - Melt butter in pan, add milk until warm.
03 - Whisk flour with baking powder.
04 - Beat eggs, gradually add sugar, vanilla, zest. Alternate adding milk mixture and flour mixture.
05 - Fill pans ¾ full, bake 35-38 minutes until edges golden.

# Important Tips:

01 - Centers will sink slightly when cooling.
02 - Can reduce sugar to 2½ cups.
03 - Store in refrigerator.

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