January 29, 2011

when life gives you lemons

lemons

Make cupcakes!

I’ve been in a very lemony mood the last number of months. I’ve been nearly drinking my weight in lemon water every day and we always have a ton of lemons in the fridge. So, when Bethany posted YET ANOTHER MOUTH-WATERING RECIPE that happened to be lemon cupcakes, I had to make them. I couldn’t make it exactly to recipe, as I had margarine instead of butter and all-purpose flour instead of cake flour. Then I didn’t have any cupcake liners so I had to use the mini ones and I wasn’t in a jam mood so I didn’t do the filling, which was probably good, because I don’t think the filling would have fit in those mini cups.

cupcakes

But, they still turned out delicious. Even if I am horrid at icing them. Thanks Bethany!

ps. Do you have any idea how much of a work out it is to grate lemon zest? No? Just me?

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4 Responses to “when life gives you lemons”

  1. bethany actually, on January 29th, 2011 at 11:40 pm Said:

    Jen, I know! It is a lot of work. It’s easier with a microplane though, which I only got a year or so ago and now I wonder why I waited so long to invest in one. And it wasn’t even a big investment, only a few bucks.

    I’m glad they tasted good, anyway! (And I don’t usually do the jam filling either, just the cream cheese filling.)

  2. Ashley, on January 30th, 2011 at 12:37 am Said:

    Yet another recipe added to the must try soon list! Maybe for the second attempt at a birthday party next weekend!

  3. Meg, on January 30th, 2011 at 4:51 pm Said:

    Oh man! I LOVE lemon stuff! I might have to try these out soon :)
    And also check out Bethany’s blog, particularly all these recipes you keep mentioning!

  4. Angella, on January 30th, 2011 at 10:28 pm Said:

    Go, you! You’re Miss Baking Queen lately. Those look great. :)

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