🍋 Lemon Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Instructions:

🧁 For the cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.

2. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Mix in the vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

7. Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake cases (about 2/3 full).

8. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Let them cool completely before frosting.

🍋 For the buttercream:

1. Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).

2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low at first.

3. Add lemon juice and zest, then beat on high until fluffy.

4. Add milk, one spoon at a time, if the frosting is too thick.

5. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.