๐ When Life Gives You Lemons.. Make Lemon Cakes! ๐
Hi all, I've not been posting as much as I'd like to recently as life has gotten a little hectic lately. I was able to fit in a little baking over the weekend so I'm happy I have something to share with you!
I wanted to bake something for someone for their birthday and was trying to think of a variety of cupcake I had not yet tried to make. My sister suggested a lemon drizzle cake and I thought hey, why not make lemon drizzle cupcakes? ๐๐
I'm glad I went for it as they turned out really well- nice fluffy cupcakes with a subtle zesty and sweet flavour.
Here's what you'll need for 12 cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup soy milk
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
For the icing:
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 3 cups of icing sugar
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon soy milk
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 175c/ 350 F.
- Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan and then leave to one side to cool.
- Line a tray with 12 muffin cases.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
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- In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy milk, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18- 20 minutes or until a fork inserted into the center of the cupcakes emerge clean.
- Set to one side to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the margarine with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Add in the remaining ingredients gradually, mixing all the while until the consistency is right.
- Ice the cupcakes.
- Garnish with lemon zest.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy! ๐๐
Seriously, this recipe couldn't be simpler and they taste amazing. I don't like overly lemony desserts so this struck just the right balance between lemony and sweet.
The perfect treat for a summer birthday picnic! ๐
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Hummm, look very good, I like this dessert, thank you for this post
Thanks! ๐
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Oh wow, thanks so much for featuring me and for your kind words ๐ Iโll try my best, lots more content on the way!
What I wouldn't give to pop one of these gems in my mouth right now. Love lemon!
Me too but sadly theyโre long gone! Haha. Glad you liked them ๐
I am partial to anything zesty. That looks simple yet delicious. I can almost imagine the test of lemon in there. You mentioning the balance between lemon and sweet just made me want to eat some of that mouthwatering cupcake!
Thanks so much! You should definitely try them, they have just the right balance of sweetness and lemon ๐
They look really tasty! i really love lemons so i'm sure i would love these too... thanks for sharing the recipe i will have to try them one time :) I hope you have a lovely day @lolzwithlisa
Thanks so much, glad you like them! You should definitely try them, they're so easy to make ๐
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Thank you! How are you, off having fun travels? ๐
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