Super Lemon Cupcakes!
Really lemony cupcakes that are so simple to make!
Difficulty Level: easy
Ingredients
- 4oz butter
- 4oz caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4oz self raising flour
- zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
- roughly 6-8 tsp lemon curd
- makes 12
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees celsius. Place 12 small cupcake cases in a cupcake tin.
2. Beat the butter and sugar together until smooth and creamy (this should take 1-2 minutes). Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. Fold in the flour. Mix in the lemon zest, keeping back a tiny amount to garnish the finished cupcakes.
4. Fill the cupcake cases about half full and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until well risen and golden brown. Place on a wire rack to cool.
5. Meanwhile, place the lemon curd in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for about 10 seconds to soften.
6. After the cupcakes have been cooling for about 10 minutes, spoon a small amount of lemon curd on top of each and spread with a knife.
7. Finally, sprinkle a tiny bit of the leftover lemon zest on top of each cupcake.
enjoy warm or cold. There are also freezable, so no excuses not to make them!
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