Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Name: Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk (cow, almond, soy); zest + juice of two medium lemons; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3-4 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar; 1/4 cup heavy cream (see note about substituting milk or half-and-half); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste; additional lemon zest for decoration, if desired

Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting was pinched from <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/04/11/homemade-lemon-cupcakes-with-vanilla-frosting/" target="_blank">sallysbakingaddiction.com.</a>

"Makes 12 cupcakes. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day and then in the refrigerator for up to 4 days...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

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1 cup granulated sugar

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2 eggs

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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2 teaspoons baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 cup milk (cow, almond, soy)

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zest + juice of two medium lemons

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

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3-4 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar

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1/4 cup heavy cream (see note about substituting milk or half-and-half)

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

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additional lemon zest for decoration, if desired

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