Lemon Cupcakes

These are absolutely delicious and so simple to bake. I used the tiny foil cups so they are actually just one bite. Perfect for an after school treat.

Lemon cups
For the cakes:
125g butter, softened
125g castor sugar
125g self raising flour
2 large eggs
Finely grated rind of one lemon plus 2 tablespoons juice

For the icing
50g butter or margarine
250ml sifted icing sugar
About 20ml lemon juice

Method
1. Set the oven to 190ºC or Gas Mark 5. Beat together the butter and castor sugar in a bowl until well combined, add eggs and lemon rind and juice to the bowl. Sift in the flour and beat the mixture until smooth , then divide it between the paper cases in the bun tray.2. Bake the cakes in the centre of the oven for 15-18 minutes until they are a light colour and have risen. They should also be just firm to the touch in the centre.

3. Remove from the oven and transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. MAKING THE ICING:
Cream butter and icing sugar together.  Add lemon juice and mix until smooth .
Pipe or spread icing over the cooled cakes.
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You can also grate some lemon rind over the cakes or add a little toasted coconut for an interesting look.

Have fun and let me know how it turns out.