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From Sally's Baking Addiction

Homemade Lemon Cupcakes

Time
3 hr
Makes
12
Ingredients
17
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk or buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • optional filling: homemade lemon curd, cooled completely
  • 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • salt, to taste
  • optional for garnish: lemon slices and/or mint sprigs
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