Lemon Cupcakes
My brother and sister-in-law were nice enough to host breakfast and lunch/dinner on Sunday. I offered to bring a dessert, but I wanted something that would be refreshing on a HOT summer day. I've been trying to bake my way through Martha Stewart's Cupcake cookbook, so I found her Lemon Meringue Cupcakes recipe. I changed it a little though because I didn't feel like making the 7 Minute Frosting. I made the Swiss Meringue Butter Cream instead. It was also my first time making Lemon Curd. I was a little intimidated, but it was so simple! These cupcakes were delicious. Her recipe is very similar to her buttermilk cupcakes, but with a lemon twist. YUM!
Can you see that beautiful lemon curd? Its tartness really tasted great with the butteriness (is that a word?) of the frosting.
A word to the wise...these cupcakes do not travel well, especially on hot days. They sort of slid...oops.
I found these liners in the dollar bin at Michael's. They are from Paula Deen's line. So cute.
This is Sammy. Her mommy regularly reads this blog, and I thought she'd love to see Sammy's picture up of her eating the cupcakes! So stinkin' cute.
I am going to make these this weekend for a work party! Do you think the lemon curd could be made with limes instead?
ReplyDeleteI don't see why not!
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