Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream

Ingredients

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, for cupcakes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for cupcakes
• 2 large lemons zested, for cupcakes
• 3 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt for cupcakes
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup is 8 oz., softened, for frosting
• 1/4 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup is 2 oz., softened
• 1 large lemon zested, for frosting
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream plus more as needed
• 1/8 teaspoon salt for frosting

Nutrition

• Calories : 320 calories
• Carbohydrate : 43 grams
• Cholesterol : 65 milligrams
• Fat : 16 grams
• Fiber : 1 grams
• Protein : 3 grams
• SaturatedFat : 9 grams
• Sodium : 150 milligrams
• Sugar : 32 grams