Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

INGREDIENTS

and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((spooned & leveled))

and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (softened)

1 cup

granulated sugar

large eggs

2 tsp

vanilla extract

3 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp

lemon zest ((about 2 medium lemons))

1/2 cup

whole milk

1/4 cup

sour cream

1 cup

unsalted butter (softened)

and 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 tbsp

heavy cream

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/3 cup

raspberry preserves (or jam)

tiny pinch of salt