Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon milk up to 2

Method

  • 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.