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Lemon Elderflower Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes infused with lemon zest and elderflower syrup, topped with a light elderflower frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp elderflower syrup
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Elderflower Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp elderflower syrup
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk, lemon zest, and elderflower syrup until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add the elderflower syrup, milk, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the elderflower frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for spring gatherings and can be decorated with edible flowers for an elegant touch.

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