This fuss-free Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes recipe is quick and easy to make and bake. Based on the classic Lemon Drizzle cake, these are just wonderful mouthfuls of light, delectable sponge cake soaked in a gorgeous lemony drizzle glaze. Sweet yet fresh tasting. These are what afternoon tea is waiting for.
1 digital scales for accurately weighing ingredients
1 toothpick or small skewer
Method
Make the Lemon Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 390F /200C/180C Fan
Line the cupcake tin with cupcake cases/liners or grease well if you prefer.
Zest a lemon and squeeze the juice from both lemons into a small bowl. (the juice is for the drizzle)
1 lemon zest
In a mixing bowl, add in the butter (6 ounces butter), caster sugar (6 ounces caster sugar), eggs (3 eggs), flour (6 ounces plain flour), baking powder (2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder), the lemon zest (1 lemon zest). Mix the ingredients together until everything is thoroughly combined using either a spoon or a hand mixer.
Take the baking tin and evenly divide the cake batter between the cup cases. Fill to about 3/4 full.
Place the tin in the middle of the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes
While the cakes are baking, make the lemon drizzle glaze. (See below)
When the cakes have finished baking, take them out of the oven and check that they're cooked through. Use a small skewer or a toothpick to test for 'doneness'. Insert it into one of the cupcakes, if it comes out clean the cakes are done.
Place the baking tin on a cooling rack.
Gently poke holes into the cakes using something like a toothpick (An uncooked piece of spaghetti is also good for the job.)
Then, using a teaspoon, slowly drizzle the Lemon glaze over the top of each cupcake. Move slowly around all of the cupcakes until all of the glaze is used. (If you prefer, use a pastry brush to brush the lemon glaze over the cakes.)
Leave the cakes for around 10 minutes before moving them onto a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
Enjoy!
Make the Lemon Drizzle Glaze
Measure the caster sugar (3 ounces caster sugar) into a small bowl.
Nutritional Information is computer generated and is intended as a guideline only.Storage: To maintain their freshness, store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy them within a few days to experience them at their best.
