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Lemon Surprise Cupcakes

Serves: 12; Preparation Time: 10 minutes; Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 cups self-raising cake flour
  • 1/4 cup plain cake flour
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 175g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp good quality cocoa powder, sifted
  • 150ml milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Frosting

  • 150g mascarpone
  • 100g soft cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp lemon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
  1. Preheat the oven to 170 Deg C.
  2. Line a large 12 hole muffin tray with cupcake cases.
  3. Place all ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on a low speed to combine. Increase the speed and beat for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Spoon mixture into cases to two thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool.
  5. Frosting: Place the cheeses, juice and butter into the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat for 6-8 minutes, until light and fluffy. Pipe onto the cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with the pistachios.