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Lemonade Cupcakes-II

Category: Kids, Cakes

 Ingredients List

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour”¨
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder”¨
  • 1 cup sugar”¨
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest”¨
  • ½ teaspoon salt”¨
  • 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature”¨
  • ¾ cup skim milk”¨
  • 1 large egg”¨
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

 Directions

In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, sugar, lemon zest, and salt, making sure to sift out lumps. Add in the butter and half of the milk and mix with an electric beater for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add in the egg, vanilla, and remaining milk, and mix for another two minutes. Divide into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool and frost with your favorite vanilla or lemon frosting. To make an easy lemon frosting, add lemon juice to store bought or homemade vanilla frosting. Add yellow food coloring to make these cupcakes vibrant!

Gingered Blueberry Shortcake: This treat takes advantage of delicious in season blueberries. Feel free to substitute the blueberries for another favorite fresh fruit!

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