Lemon & Lime Cupcakes

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 180C (160C/fan), gas 4.

• step 2

  Mix the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

• step 3

  Use an electric whisk or a fork to blend the eggs .Then add the eggs bit by bit to the mix before adding the sifted flour.

• step 4

  Give it all a good mix.Then fill the cupcake cases to about halfway and put in the oven for 15 minutes.

• step 5

  Then when they are out of the oven, stick a knife through the cake and when you take it out if it is clean then your cakes are ready.

• step 6

  While you are waiting for them to cool get started on your icing.

• step 7

  Mix the icing sugar and butter together gently. Once they have been blended add a teaspoon or two of water to the right consistency. Separate the mix into 2 different bowls, one for lemon and one for lime. Now add juice and colour to each bowl to taste.

• step 8

  Now you are ready to ice your cakes!

• step 9

  You may ice you cakes anyway you like, you can pipe it, or even spread it with a knife.

• step 10

  Then enjoy hope you like it !