"Homemade lemon curd flavors these tender cupcakes that were made for my brother-in-law's 66th birthday. He loves lemon and gave these a big thumb's up.—Kerry Barnett-Amundson, Ocean Park, Washington..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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4-1/2 teaspoons butter
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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BATTER:
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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1-1/2 cups cake flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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FROSTING:
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch salt
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 to 4 tablespoons milk
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Edible flowers or additional grated lemon peel, optional