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Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes
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Enjoy these delightful Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes, featuring a tender vanilla cake with a bright lemon flavor and a creamy lemon buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the lemon zest.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the lemon buttercream.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes tender.
  • Adjust lemon juice in the frosting to reach your desired consistency and flavor.

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