Lemon Cupcakes

Name: Lemon Cupcakes
Ingredients: For the cupcakes:; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup whole milk; For the frosting:; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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INGREDIENTS

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For the cupcakes:

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

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1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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

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3/4 cup granulated sugar

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2 large eggs

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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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1/2 cup whole milk

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For the frosting:

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

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1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

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2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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