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Lemon curd (see my article about making your own or use store-bought curd)

Batter for 6 cupcakes:

60g flour, sifted

14g cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

60g butter, room temperature, beaten until smooth

60g vanilla-flavored sugar or white sugar and one drop of vanilla extract

1 egg

50 ml buttermilk

Glaze:

cream cheese

lemon curd

confectioners' sugar

buttermilk

 

For the batter, mix the dry ingredients.

Whisk the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, then the buttermilk and finally the dry ingredients.

Do not overmix. Cook 15 to 20 mn at 350°F (180°C).

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vanilla cupcakes fresh from the oven

Remove the top of the cooled cupcakes with a melon shaping spoon. Fill with lemon curd. Place the top back on and glaze.

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remove the top
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filling
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top back on

To make the glaze, whisk the ingredients until smooth and shiny and place in the fridge. Top the cupcakes with a piping bag.