Perfect Lemon Cupcakes

"Must-try light lemon cupcakes with a lemon buttercream frosting...."

INGREDIENTS
1 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon zest (zest from about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup unsalted butter ( room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
1/4 cup canola oil (you can also use vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (use pure, not imitation )
2/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
3 cups powdered sugar (add more until it reaches your preferred consistency)
2 tablespoons lemon zest (zest of about 2 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon salt
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