Lemon Cream Cupcakes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Cream Cupcakes

Recipe By : Taste of Home - August/September '97
Serving Size : 30 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Not Sent

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c butter or margarine -- softened
2 c sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 c sour cream
Frosting:
3 tbsp butter or margarine -- softened
2 1/4 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
1 or 2 tbsp milk

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Add lemon peel and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to
creamed mixture alternately with sour cream (batter will be thick).
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups with 1/4 cup of batter. Bake at
350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center
comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool
completely. For frosting, cream butter and sugar in small mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice, vanilla, lemon peel and milk; beat until smooth. Frost
cupcakes.

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