Directions:
- Preaheat oven to 325*. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla.
- Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture, alternating with half and half. Beat until just combined (shouldn't be too smooth).
- Fill paper liners 3/4 full of batter. Bake at 325* for 15-22 minutes, or until toothpick tests clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan; remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make frosting, beat shortening in a small mixing bowl until fluffy. Beat in milk, vanilla, and lemon extract. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cupcakes are cool, top with frosting.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 642.99 Kcal (2692 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 305.01 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.89g | 52% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 65.03mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 519.74mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1055.17mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 78.59g | 26% | |
| Sugars | 45.57g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.47g | 2% | |
| Protein | 7.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54.9mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 425.08 Kcal (1780 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 201.64 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.4g | 52% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 42.99mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 343.59mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 697.56mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 51.95g | 26% | |
| Sugars | 30.12g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.31g | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.09g | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 36.3mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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