Lemon Cream Cupcake Recipe

Lemon Cream Cupcakes Ingredients

1 c butter or margarine — softened
2 c sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 c sour cream

Lemon Cream Cupcakes Frosting Ingredients

3 tbsp butter or margarine — softened
2 1/4 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
1 or 2 tbsp milk

Lemon Cream Cupcakes Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Add lemon peel and vanilla; mix well.
Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream (batter will be thick).
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups with 1/4 cup of batter.
Bake at 350? for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Lemon Cream Cupcakes Frosting Directions

Cream butter and sugar in small mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice, vanilla, lemon peel and milk; beat until smooth.
Frost cupcakes.