VANILLA CUPCAKES on BakeSpace.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2/3 cup (130 grams) granulated white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 large lemon (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups (210 grams) all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
• 2 cups (230 grams) confectioners sugar (icing or powdered sugar), sifted
• 2 tablespoons milk or light cream
• Assorted food colors (if desired)