Low Sugar Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes | Sweet Smart

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup whipping cream or heavy cream (35%)