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- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Zest and juice of two medium lemons
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Frost the cooled cupcakes, then garnish with Candied Lemon Chips (recipe below). Cupcakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.2.2
- 3 cups water, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- Thinly slice the lemons using the second setting on a mandoline. (Or use a knife to carefully slice the lemons.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 197g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 566 | |
| Calories from Fat 223 | 39% |
| Total Fat 25.33g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 15.64g | 63% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium 57mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 83.28g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 69.3g | 46% |
| Protein 3.37g | 5% |
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