INGREDIENTS
For the cupcakes:
1 stick
unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup
sugar
2
large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
1/2 cup
buttermilk
For the lemon curd:
3
large egg yolks
1 1/2 tbsp
lemon zest
1/2 cup
lemon juice
1/2 cup
sugar
6 tbsp
butter
For the meringue:
3
large egg whites
1/2 cup
sugar
1 tsp
vanilla extract