• 1/2 cup (115 gm) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (180 gm) sugar
• 2 eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 1/2 tsp (3ml) vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
• 1½ cups (192 gm) flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder

Preheat oven to 375°F or 190°C.

Line muffin pans with paper baking cups.

Cream the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

Add the eggs, beating in one at a time until well combined.

Mix in the milk, lemon zest and vanilla.

Sift flour, salt and baking powder together in a bowl, before gradually adding to the liquid mixture.

Beat at low speed until smooth and then spoon into the muffin cups.

Bake for 20 -25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 10 cupcakes.

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