These are absolutely delicious and so simple to bake. I used the tiny foil cups so they are actually just one bite. Perfect for an after school treat.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author Gardening Foodie
Ingredients
For the cakes:
125gbuttersoftened
125gcastor sugar
125gself-raising flour
2large eggs
Finely grated rind of one lemon plus 2 tablespoons juice
For the icing
50gbutter or margarine
250mlsifted icing sugar
About 20ml lemon juice
Instructions
Set the oven to 190ÂșC or Gas Mark 5. Beat together the butter and castor sugar in a bowl until well combined, add eggs and lemon rind and juice to the bowl. Sift in the flour and beat the mixture until smooth , then divide it between the paper cases in the bun tray.2. Bake the cakes in the centre of the oven for 15-18 minutes until they are a light colour and have risen. They should also be just firm to the touch in the centre.
Remove from the oven and transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
MAKING THE ICING:
Cream butter and icing sugar together. Add lemon juice and mix until smooth .
Pipe or spread icing over the cooled cakes.
Notes
Grate some lemon rind over the cakes or add a little toasted coconut for an interesting look.