Cupcake of the Month ~ Sept 09/10

Poppy Lime Cupcake ~ September Cupcakes

Welcome to our cupcake of the month. This month special is POPPY LIME CUPCAKE. Enjoy!

Ingredients
3 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup greek-style yogurt
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
zest of 2 limes
juice of 2 limes
1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups icing sugar

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC.
2. Line a 12-cupcake pan, with cupcake papers.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs, add butter and sugar, then mix until light and fluffy.
4. Add yogurt and flour, and stir to combine.
5. Add 1 lime zest, 1 lime juice and 1 teaspoon poppy seeds and mix with wooden spoon.
6. Divide the mixture evenly between the cake papers.
7. Bake for 18-20 mins until risen and firm to touch.
8. Allow to cool for a few mins and then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Allow to cool fully before icing.
10. Meanwhile, combine icing sugar,unsalted butter, 1 lime juice, and 1 lime zest with a wooden spoon.
11. Spoon onto your cake and TADA!