Lemon Cupcakes
"Happy Monday! Oh wait... it's not Monday you say? Well, I meant to post this Monday, so let's just pretend! In fact, these cupcakes are so sweet and cheery, they may be the perfect thing to..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups cake flour
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3/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (use half vanilla and half lemon extract for a light lemon flavor)
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1/2 cup oil (vegetable, canola or extra light olive oil)
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1/3 cup milk (whole or low fat, but avoid fat free)
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1/3 cup sour cream (full fat or light, but avoid fat free)
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1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest (optional)
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1/2 cup butter
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8 ounces cream cheese
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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