Lemon-Olive Oil Cupcakes

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For the cupcakes:

2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups sugar

4 large eggs

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1 cup whole milk

For the frosting:

4 large egg whites, at room temperature

1 1/4 cups sugar

3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract