Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Lemon Ginger cupcakes with lemon ginger frosting...Cupcakes We can Believe In

Lemon Ginger cupcakes with lemon ginger frosting
Preheat oven to 350 and fill tin with liners
cream 1 1/2 sticks butter with 1 c granulated sugar and 1/2 c brown sugar
separate 2 eggs. Save the whites in a bowl for later. Add 2 yolks, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest
add 2 1/2 flour, 1 tbsp ginger, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 c milk and blend til smooth
beat the 2 egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter
Fill liners and bake for 25 min or so

Frosting
1 stick butter, 1/4 c lemon juice 2 tsp ground ginger, 3 to 4 c powdered sugar
blend butter, lemon and ginger, then add sugar for desired consistency
optional: sprinkle with chopped candied ginger and toasted shredded coconut


I bet you can guess who I'm voting for


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You heard what the cupcakes said...Vote no on 1 in MA

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