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Lemon Cupcakes (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

lemon cupcakes
Cooking Method
Cuisine
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 10 mins Cook Time: 20 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 8
Best Season Summer
Ingredients
    For the cupcakes:
  • 150 grams dairy free spread
  • 150 grams caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 150 grams self raising gluten free flour
  • zest of two lemons
  • For the frosting:
  • 125 grams dairy free spread
  • 250 grams icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • lemon zest for decoration
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 oC
  2. Beat together the caster sugar and the dairy free spread until light and fluffy
  3. Add the three eggs individually, beating well between each addition
  4. Add in the flour and lemon zest
  5. Mix until well combined
  6. Split the mixture between 8 muffin moulds lined with paper cases
  7. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before frosting
  9. Make the frosting by beating together the dairy free spread, lemon extract and icing sugar
  10. Pipe onto the cupcakes and top with more lemon zest
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