Cakes

Lemon Creme Cupcakes

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Cupcakes that taste almost exactly like Lemon Cream Filled cookies from the grocery store.

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For the Cupcakes
2 sticks of unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups of flour
5/8 cup of milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
5/6 cup of sugar (or you can do what I did and add 1/2 cup of sugar then 1/3 cup of sugar)
3/8 cup of brown sugar
2 eggs
For the Frosting
1/2 cup of solid shortening
1/2 cup of unsalted butter
2 tbsp lemon extract (may add more as desired for tasting)
1-2 tsp lemon extract (may add more as desired)
1 pound or 4 cups of powered sugar
milk or lemon juice as needed for consistency
For the cake Preheat you oven to 350 Brown your butter in a medium saucepan. It should turn a color similar to caramel. This gives your butter a nutty flavor. Make sure to stir occasionally, and to watch it...
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
313

Sodium
53mg
2% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
0.8999999999999999g
3% DV