Lemon Cupcakes2

Ingredients (16)

• 0.5 cups of all purpose flour1
• of baking powder1 tsp
• of salt0.25 tsp
• of granulated sugar1 cup
• of unsalted butter at room temperature0.5 cup
• of whole milk0.25 cup
• of sour cream0.25 cup
• of freshly lemon zest2 tsp
• of fresh lemon juice1 tbsp
• of vanilla extract0.5 tsp
• of unsalted butter at room temperature2 tbsp
• of cream cheese0.25 cup
• of lemon zest1 tsp
• 0.5 tsp of lemon juice1
• of vanilla extract0.5 tsp
• 0.5 cups of confectioner sugar1

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, line a 12 piece cupcake tin with liners and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, using a hand help whisk or you can do this in a big standing mixer, cream together the butter and sugar, add the eggs and incorporate well.

4. 4

   Add the sour cream, milk, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until its all well incorporated.

5. 5

   Using a large ice cream scoop, divide your batter evenly in lined muffin tin. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

6. 6

   For the frosting:

7. 7

   Pipe or spoon on each cupcake and enjoy!