Lemon Cupcakes (Christmas Special)

 

Lemon Cupcakes (Christmas Special)

What you'll need:

1. Curd - 2 tbsp
2. Oil - 2 tbsp
3. Milk - 2 tbsp
4. Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
5. Maida - ½ cup
6. Powdered Sugar - 4 tbsp
7. Salt - A pinch
8. Baking Powder - ¼ tsp
9. Baking Soda - ¼ tsp
10. Lemon Essence - ½ tsp (Optional)
11. Vanilla Essence - ½ tsp
12. Lemon Zest - ¼ tsp (It is the grated outer yellow part of the skin of Lemon)

 For Icing - 

1. Cold Butter - 4 tbsp
2. Icing Sugar - 4 tbsp
3. Milk - 1 tbsp

 For Garnishing - 

1. Mint Sprig/Lemon Zest/Silver Balls - As per choice

How to make?

• Firstly, in a bowl, mix all the above mentioned ingredients & prepare lump-free Cupcake batter of pouring consistency (You can either use whisker or a hand beater to mix).
• Now, pour the batter in the greased Cupcake moulds.
• Then, bake it in a pre-heated oven at 
  180°C for 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the icing in a cold bowl. For that, mix the above mentioned icing ingredients till the mixture turns light & fluffy. (Tip: To check whether your icing is ready or not, take the icing mixture in a spoon & try to pour it down, if it doesn't fall, your icing is ready. If it falls, you need to mix more)
• Now, keep your icing in the fridge to set. (Tip: You can store this Icing for 7 days in fridge)
• Now, after 10-12 minutes, take a toothpick & insert it into your Cupcake & check whether it comes out clean. If it does, your Cupcakes are ready, else let it bake for few more minutes.
• Now, after your Cupcakes are ready, let them cool & after that decorate it with Icing. (Refer the picture)
• Now, garnish your Cupcakes with Lemon Zest/Mint Sprig/Silver Balls.
• Finally, your Lemon Cupcakes are ready to be served.

*Makes 5 Cupcakes of medium size

Enjoy your Christmas with these tasty Lemon Cupcakes!