"Use this simple Lemon Cupcake Recipe to produce sweet treats with an irresistible tang! Topped with lemon frosting, they are just bursting with fruity flavor..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup
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3 large egg whites, at room temperature
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2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces
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4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 2 lemons
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4 lemons
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3/4 cup granulated sugar