Ingredients
Method
Prepare Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lemon buttercream frosting.
Nutrition
Notes
For an extra touch, garnish with lemon slices or candied lemon peel.