Sunday, 3 February 2013

Lemon Drizzle Cup-Cakes






Ingredients :- 

  • 250g self raising flour
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 250g unsalted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • Zest of 2 Lemons

Lemon Frosting
  • 150g caster sugar
  • Juice of 2 Lemons
  • Icing Powder


a 12 - cup cupcake pan, lined with paper cases (Makes 12)

Method
  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F) Gas 3
  2. Mix flour, sugar, eggs, zest of lemons and butter with a whisk until everything is combined. 
  3. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until light golden and the cake bounces back when touched.  
  4. Leave the cupcakes to cool slightly in the pan before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Lemon Frosting
  • Pour lemon juice over 150g caster sugar
  • Immediately spoon over cakes and sprinkle icing powder over the cakes