Because it's sunny + our flat is filled with daffodils + it feels a tiny bit like spring, I made pretty lemon cupcakes. -@londonbakes
Lemon Cupcakes
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/ 2 cup sugar
- 1 lemon, juice and zest divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/ 2 cup powdered sugar
- edible cornflowers, for garnish (optional)
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or baking spray.
Step 2
Cream together the butter, sugar and lemon zest until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla.
Step 3
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, then add to butter mixture.
Step 4
Divide batter among muffin tin, then bake for about 15 minutes. Then let cool.
Step 5
Add the powdered sugar to a small bowl, then stir in the lemon juice until you have a nice glaze consistency. Top cupcake with glaze then sprinkle with cornflowers (if using).
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