Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Frosting Recipe

Serves: 18 Save

Ingredients (16)

  • 8 ounces (1 cup) butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons pure lemon extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Frosting:
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats