Fresh Rosemary & Lemon Cupcakes This dessert receives a double dose of refreshing lemon in both the cake and the lemon glaze topping. This recipe also makes mini and jumbo cupcakes.
1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 recipe Lemon Glaze Lemon Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 5 - 5 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1. Let butter and eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line fifteen 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In medium bowl combine cake flour, rosemary, baking powder and salt; set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium-high for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, lemon extract, and vanilla. Beat on medium-high for 2 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping bowl. 3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture; beat on low after each just until combined. Stir in the lemon peel and lemon juice. 4. Spoon batter in prepared cups to three-fourths full. Bake 22 to 25 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. (Bake 36 mini cakes 15 to 18 minutes; 6 jumbo cakes 25 to 30 minutes.) Cool in muffin cups on rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely. 5. Spoon Lemon Glaze on cupcakes. Let stand 10 minutes. Makes 15 (2-1/2-inch) cupcakes. Lemon Glaze In small bowl combine powdered sugar and enough lemon juice (5 to 5-1/2 teaspoons) for spreading consistency. Stir in finely shredded lemon peel. ~*Piper*~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gourmet_Desserts/ ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
