Fluffy Labor Day Lemon Cream Cupcakes


These cupcakes will certainly stand out over the Labor Day weekend.

By Lindsay Conchar 

Ingredients

For the Lemon Cupcakes

  • 1 1/4 cups (163g) all purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cups (155g) sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tbsp (90ml) milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest

For the Lemon Buttercream

  • 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 45 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt, to taste

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