Lily’s lemon cupcakes

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• Devine22*

  2011-07-10 22:55:42.186735

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  This is a lovely light cake recipe me and my 7 year old son made these on a Sunday afternoon he was more interested in licking the wooden spoon afterwards than making them lol the icing was a lovely taste just needs a little more lemon flavour in the cake mixture well done lily!

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• briznik

  2011-08-07 21:39:09.043526

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  Based on Devine22*'s comment I added a little bit of lemon juice to the cake mixture too. I would also suggest slightly less butter or more icing sugar in the icing, although the soft stuff was yummy I'd prefer it a little bit thicker.

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• nessjjackson

  2011-11-23 19:29:04.360699

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  My 8 year old daughter made these by herself. She thinks they're really easy to make, look lovely and taste yummy!

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• Kazzerazzer

  2011-12-30 19:59:16.282057

  Kazzerazzer rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious cakes. Did add extra zest to the butter icing and it is delicious. Tastes like sherbert lemons! Definitely worth baking :-) Made for a New Years Eve party to keep the children happy!

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• MelanieG

  2012-02-15 18:59:44.633856

  MelanieG commented on this recipe

  My daughter Lilly wants to make these at the weekend...we will report back ;0)

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• bruvvers

  2012-02-17 10:39:45.49791

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  Awesome! Easy recipe, great results. Yummy! :)

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• lizleicester

  2012-03-24 18:04:21.434285

  lizleicester rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Simple and delicious - barely had time to cool before they were all eaten!

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• Libby0

  2012-03-29 17:55:59.029256

  Libby0 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Best cupcake recipe ever!!! I normally don't like icing but this was delicious (as well as pretty) lovely refreshing lemon taste. I stuck eggs on top, bringing them to school Easter bake sale.

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• NicholaMarie

  2012-04-18 16:35:50.826999

  NicholaMarie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I just made these for my boyfriend who is a massive cake fan. i added a little raspberry in the middle of each cake with kept the cake moist and added a little more zing. I had fun with various decorations as well. Good idea Lily :)

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• Shaz

  2012-05-10 13:00:13.596852

  Shaz rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Is it just me who didnt like these? Less butter and more icing sugar needed in the topping. Plus i used plain flour and 2 tsp of baking powder which might be why the cakes werent very soft. Plus have to agree with first comment, sponge needed lemon juice. I wont be making these again.

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• WinnieTheRat

  2012-06-04 20:32:40.271183

  WinnieTheRat commented on this recipe

  Err Shaz. Just you? Yup looks that way. Perhaps the correct ingredients help? Just a thought. These were great. Good effort Lily. What's next?

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Ingredients

• 140g unsalted butter , softened
• 100g caster sugar
• zest ½ lemon
• 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
• 140g self-raising flour

FOR THE BUTTER CREAM ICING

• 85g butter , softened
• 175g icing sugar
• zest and juice ½ lemon
• sprinkles or sweets , to decorate

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MAKES 12

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 20 mins

Cook 20 mins

Freeze un-iced

Ingredients

• 140g unsalted butter , softened
• 100g caster sugar
• zest ½ lemon
• 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
• 140g self-raising flour

FOR THE BUTTER CREAM ICING

• 85g butter , softened
• 175g icing sugar
• zest and juice ½ lemon
• sprinkles or sweets , to decorate

PER SERVING

289 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 34g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 0g, sugar 25g, salt 0.24 g

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