"Using a spring release scoop to fill your mini cupcake cavaties will ensure your cupcakes are all the same size. They will cook uniformly as well. Watch carefully and check for doneness at the lowest suggested bake time. How to Make Lemon Mini Cupcakes provides easy tips and suggestions for making mini cupcakes as well as a bright lemon cupcake recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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LEMON CUPCAKES
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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2 cup sugar
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4 eggs
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3 ounce lemon Jello gelatin
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3 cup all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (zest your lemon first for the frosting)
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¾ cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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8 ounce cream cheese, softened
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½ cup butter, softened
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2 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon lemon extract
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4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1 and ½ tablespoon whole milk, more if needed to thin the icing out