Friday, November 4, 2011

What I Love: Lemon Lover's Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting (Gluten Free)

Hey Dolls!
Today is a recipe on how to make "Lemon Lover's Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting (Gluten Free)".
I adore lemon in bakery goodies and this cupcake makes a bright addition to your day.
Check out the recipe below..

Stir up Betty Crocker® Gluten Free yellow cake mix with fresh lemon to create delicious cupcakes.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
1:20 Hr:Mins
Makes
12 cupcakes

Cupcakes
1 box (15 oz) Betty Crocker® Gluten Free yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup water
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
In large bowl, stir cake mix, water, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs and lemon peel just until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Add remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until creamy and smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon peel. Frost cupcakes with frosting.
Makes 12 cupcakes

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Cooking Gluten Free?:
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
How-To:
Grate only the bright yellow portion of the lemon peel for best flavor. The "pith," or white part of the skin, is bitter.
Betty Crocker® Mixes win Edison Award
Betty’s mixes won gold. The Edison Best New Product Awards are given annually and are voted on by a not-for-profit group. Enjoy this recipe using one of the mixes.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cupcake)Calories 330(Calories from Fat 120),Total Fat 13g(Saturated Fat 8g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 85mg;Sodium 290mg;Total Carbohydrate 51g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 34g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 8.00%;Vitamin C 0.00%;Calcium 0.00%;Iron 0.00%;Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;3 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;2 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:3 1/2;*
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

Enjoy!
xoxo
Simi

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