"Lemon Cupcakes - perfect lemon cupcakes with a light lemon buttercream frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
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1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 stick unsalted butter (at room temperature (1/2 cup))
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup milk
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1 stick butter (room temperature (1/2 cup))
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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2-3 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla
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2-4 tsp lemon juice (depending on how strong you like the flavor)