Make the cupcakes

1. Have all ingredients at room temperature.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 12 cavity cupcake pans with paper liners.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together on low speed until thoroughly combined.
4. Add the butter and mix at low speed until the mixture is evenly crumbly.
5. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla.
6. Add half the milk/egg mixture to the flour in the bowl. Beat until just combined, then add the remaining milk/egg mixture, beating until just combined.
7. Stir in the lemon juice.
8. Beat the batter at high speed for 15 seconds to ensure everything is totally combined.
9. Using a #2 (3 tbsp) ice cream scoop, divide the batter into the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean, and the centre of the top springs back when pressed lightly with a finger (15-20 minutes).
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring the cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
11. Frost with Swiss Meringue Buttercream, drizzle with warmed Salted Caramel and top with Homemade Poppycock.