Perfect Triple Lemon Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 stick

unsalted butter, melted

1 1/4 cups

sugar

large eggs

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1/4 cup

fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 a large lemon)

1 tbsp

lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)

1/2 cup

whole milk

1/2 cup

lemon curd (jarred or from scratch) for the filling

1 cup

unsalted butter, softened

5 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

1 tbsp

lemon zest (1 large lemon)

4 tbsp

lemon juice (1 large lemon)

1/4 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

heavy whipping cream, for desired consistency