Soft Butter Lemon Cupcakes that are fluffy, moist, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup whole milk

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients.

3. Cream butter and sugar.

4. Add eggs, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.

6. Fill liners ⅔ full.

7. Bake 18–20 minutes.

8. Cool completely and frost.

Use fresh lemon juice.

Do not overmix batter.

Cool fully before frosting.