Monday, September 12, 2011

Lemon and Poppyseed cupcakes






1 cup self raising flour
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup pure cane sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice




Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C/gas 4).
Line your 12 cup muffin/cupcake tin with paper liners.
Combine both flours, almonds, poppy seeds and salt in a small bowl.
Beat butter, sugar and lemon zest in medium bowl with a mixer on medium high until pale and creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each one.
Mix with mixer on low speed and add dry ingredients alternating with milk and lemon juice.
Spoon into prepared cups, filling 3/4 full

Bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown and firm to touch
Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely

drizzle with icing sugar if desired

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