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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes w/ Frosting




Source of Recipe


The Perfect Surprise Party : Episode FLSRP-103


List of Ingredients




For the Lemon Strips:
3 lemons, scrubbed and dried
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2-cup superfine sugar

For the Cake:
1 box Lemon Cake Mix
1 (3-1/2-ounce) box lemon pudding mix
1/4-cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4-cup water
1/4-cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbs. lemon zest
3 Tbs. poppy seeds

For the Frosting:
1/2-cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4-cup heavy cream
1 tsp. natural vanilla extract


Recipe



Up to two days and at least one day before the shower, make the lemon strips:


Using a pairing knife, carefully cut wide slices of rind from the lemon. Trim the white pith from the underside of the slices

Cut the lemon rinds into 24 thin strips. Curl each strip around your finger, brush with egg white, and dust liberally with sugar.

Set the sugared strips on a clean baking sheet and place in a warm, dry spot overnight. Or place the sheet in a preheated 200 degree F oven for 3-4 hours, until dry.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two standard muffin tins with paper liners, gently spray the liners with nonstick spray and set aside.

To make the cake:


Combine the cake and pudding mixes in a large bowl, stirring to blend.

Add the oil, eggs, water and lemon juice, stirring after each addition.

Fold in the lemon zest and poppy seeds until just blended.

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake tins, about 3/4 full.

Bake on the middle oven rack until the tops of the cupcakes spring back to the touch and are not too golden; about 15 minutes.

Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, and then allow to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or decorating.
While the cakes are cooling or the morning of the shower, make the frosting.


Using a wooden spoon, cream the butter in a large bowl,

Add the remaining ingredients, and continue creaming until the frosting is well blended and fluffy.

Frost the cupcakes with a small spatula and decorate with the candied lemon strips.