Vanilla Lemon Custard Cupcake, With Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Lemon Custard Cupcake, With Lemon Buttercream Frosting

I was so excited to try out a new cupcake recipe for our Wards Relief Society Birthday Party! Luckily, It turned out great!! I just love this recipe!! It's perfect for Spring!

Vanilla Cupcakes:

1cup  unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup  granulated white sugar

6 large eggs

2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Zest of 1 large lemon (outer yellow skin)

3 cups  all purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup  milk

Buttercream Icing

• 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1 cup  butter or margarine softened
• 2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
• 8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1 bag)
• 2 tablespoons water
  2 teaspoons almond extract
  2 to 4 tablespoons light carol syrup

 I just used a large icing tip to cut out pockets for the lemon custard filling. It was supper easy! Just push down and twist!

 I took the easy way and bought the lemon custard filling at Funfinity. I just love that place and this stuff is delicious!!

 I just topped them off with some light yellow sprinkles! I hope you enjoy these supper yummy cupcakes!