Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 (225 g) all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup (140 g) granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk
• 2- large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pink food colouring gel

For the frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 6 cups (780 g) icing sugar
• finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) whipping cream
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• pink & yellow food colouring gels
• pink or yellow sprinkles or candies, for decor