Lemon Cupcakes

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 180 degrees/Gas mark 4

• step 2

  Place cupcake cases into a cupcake tray

• step 3

  Cream together the butter and the caster sugar until light & fluffy

• step 4

  Whisk the eggs in a seperate bowl until doubled in volume, then slowly add it to the mixture stirring until thick.

• step 5

  Add the lemon zest & juice then whisk.

• step 6

  Sift in the flour, gently fold the mixture.

• step 7

  Spoon into the cupcake cases.

• step 8

  Put into the oven and cook for about 17mins until the tops are golden & are firm to touch.

• step 9

  Leave to cool for 5mins

• step 10

  For The Icing:

• step 11

  Sift the icing sugar into a bowl.

• step 12

  Add lemon Juice bit by bit until mixture is smooth but not too runny. Use more or less juice as required.

• step 13

  Add in the lemon zest, then drizzle onto the cakes.

• step 14

  Decorate as desired.