How to Make These Luscious Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

1 cup

lemon juice, divided

3/4 cup

buttermilk, at room temperature

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 lb

unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 1/2 cups

granulated sugar, divided

large eggs, at room temperature

1/3 cup

grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons)

Vanilla bean frosting