Lemon cupcakes

16 Feb 2013 ⋅ by fancy ⋅ in Creative edibles, Desserts, Sweets ⋅ 0 Comments

Ingredients:

- 3/4 C self-rising flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 8 TBS butter, softened
- 1/2 C sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 TBS milk

- 6 TBS butter, softened
- 1 1/2 C confectioners’ sugar
- 1 TBS lemon juice
- splash of milk

1. preheat oven to 375 f. line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. sift the flour & baking powder into a large bowl. add the butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, & milk. beat together until smooth. spoon the batter into the paper liners.

3. bake for 15-20 minutes, or until well risen & golden brown. transfer to a wire rack & let cool.

4. to make the icing, put the butter into a bowl & beat until fluffy. sift in the confectioners’ sugar, add the lemon juice & beat together until smooth & creamy. add just enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

5. ice & decorate with fresh raspberries, lemon zest, or whatever your heart desires!

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