"Joanne Chang makes her moist, lemony, fresh-tasting cupcakes with honey instead of refined sugar, which keeps the sweetness in check. This is the perfect grown-up cupcake...."
INGREDIENTS
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One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
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1/3 cup honey
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2/3 cup honey
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1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk
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3/4 cup crème fraîche