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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
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Using stand mixer beat the butter and sugar together until creamed.
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Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until everything is combined
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In a medium bowl, combine together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients Continue to beat until combined, batter will be thick.
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Beat in the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice on low speed until just combined.
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Spoon batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
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Bake for about 21 minute or until a toothpick inserted in the middle will come out clean when done.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
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Frosting Directions:
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Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter, powder sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and juice, lemon extract and heavy whipping cream
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Mix on medium speed until combined, creamy and stiff
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Scoop the frosting into the piping bag and pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes
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Top with lemon slices