Subj : 12/15 Lemon Cupcake Day 4
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Dec 14 2024 08:43 pm

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     Title: Lemon Cupcakes w/Lemon Buttercream
Categories: Cakes, Snacks, Citrus
     Yield: 26 Servings

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     2 c  (380 g) granulated sugar
   1/2 c  (118 mL) oil
     3 lg Eggs; at room temp
     2    Lemons; zested, juiced
     1 ts (5 mL) lemon extract or pure
          - vanilla extract
   1/2 c  (118 mL) sour cream; room
          - temp
 2 1/2 c  (350 g) A-P flour
     3 ts (11.2 g)  baking powder
     1 ts (5 g) salt
   1/4 c  (59 mL) lemon juice; from
          - the zested lemons
     1 c  (236 mL) buttermilk; room
          - temp

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 1 1/2 c  (339 g) unsalted butter;
          - cold
     5 c  (650 g) powdered sugar
     1    Lemon; zested
     1 ts (5 g) lemon extract
     1 tb (15 mL) buttermilk; cold
     1 tb (15 mL) heavy whipping cream

                  - cold

 FOR THE CUPCAKES: Set the oven @ 350ºF/175ºC. Line a
 cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

 In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable
 oil, eggs, and lemon extract. Beat on medium speed until
 the eggs and oil are well incorporated, scrape down the
 bowl as needed. Next, add the lemon zest and the sour
 cream and beat until well combined.

 Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
 Alternate adding half the dry ingredients followed by
 half of the liquid ingredients (buttermilk and lemon
 juice) and mix just until the flour starts to
 incorporate. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of
 the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top
 to ensure it’s well mixed.

 Using a large cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly,
 filling each liner 2/3 full. Careful not to overfill.
 Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes. Test the cupcakes for
 doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the
 cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes
 are done. Cool Completely.

 FOR THE FROSTING: Cut the butter into pieces. Using the
 paddle attachment, whip butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping
 down the bowl occasionally. Beat until the butter looks
 light in color.

 Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until
 incorporated then add the lemon extract and lemon zest
 and mix to combine, beating at medium0 high speed for
 about 60 seconds.

 Next, add an additional 2 cups of powdered sugar and the
 buttermilk and beat on low speed until sugar is
 incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for
 another 1-2 minutes.

 Add the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar along with the
 heavy cream. Beat on low until ingredients start to mix
 together. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for
 another 2-3 minutes to whip additional air into the
 frosting.

 Use a large open star tip to frost these cupcakes. Top
 with a slice of lemon or fresh berries.

 RECIPE FROM: https://beyondfrosting.com

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