Delicious Lemon Cream Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these moist and fluffy lemon cream cupcakes topped with a rich and tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
11. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and beat until well combined.
12. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
13. Enjoy these delicious lemon cream cupcakes!

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