Wholemeal Multi-Seed Muffins
October 18, 2024
Nutty Chocolate Brownies
October 21, 2024Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Makes
12 servings
Description
Enjoy these Lemon Buttercream Cupcakes, featuring fluffy lemon cake topped with rich lemon buttercream, perfect for any celebration!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 C (170 fan) / 375 F / gas 5 and line a cupcake tin with paper cases.
- Combine the flour, sugar, eggs, butter and lemon zest in a bowl and whisk together for 2 minutes.
- Divide the mixture between the paper cases, then transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Test with a toothpick, if it comes out clean, the cakes are done. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and leave to cool.
- To make the buttercream, beat the butter with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy then beat in the icing sugar a quarter at a time.
- Use a whisk to incorporate the lemon juice, then whisk for 2 minutes.
- Spoon the buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and pipe a swirl on top of each cupcake.
- Sprinkle with sugar nibs.
Ingredients
- 110 g / 4 oz / 1/2 cup self-raining flour, shifted
- 110 g / 4 oz / 1/2 cup caster (superfine) sugar
- 110 g / 4 oz / 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lemon, zest finely grated
- 110 g / 4 oz / 1/2 cup butter, softened (for the buttercream)
- 225 g / 8 oz / 2 cups icing sugar (for the buttercream)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for the buttercream)
- 2 tbsp sugar nibs (for the buttercream)
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!