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Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes: 2 Incredible Recipes

Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes
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Brighten your day with these tender Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes, bursting with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a silky lemon-vanilla buttercream. Perfect for a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper 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 on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the buttercream: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  12. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the lemon-vanilla buttercream.

Notes

  • For an extra burst of lemon, you can add a tablespoon of lemon extract to the buttercream.
  • Ensure your butter is at room temperature for both the cupcakes and the buttercream for the best texture.
  • You can sprinkle extra lemon zest on top of the frosting for decoration.

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