Extra Lemony Lemon Cupcakes

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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   2. Using your hands, mesh the lemon zest and sugar together.
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   3. Cream the butter and sugar/lemon zest mixture together.
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   4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each egg.
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   5. Combine the dry ingredients (including the lemonade powder) together into one separate container, and the milk and lemon juice together in another.
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   6. Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and lemon/milk mixture to the main bowl, mixing for 30 seconds between each addition. Do this until everything is mixed together.
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   7. When everything has been added, mix one additional minute until smooth.
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   8. Spoon batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
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   9. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F.