At some point in June, it rained. Rather a lot. = No outdoor fun. Perhaps we should bake cakes...! (Yes.) (I'm not in anyway encouraging it to rain, in fact I prefer sunshine.) These were like any other cupcake recipe, this one used self-raising flour, so no need for baking powder or soda. I added a tiny splash of raspberry jus from some jam to the mix and then baked the little darlings in the oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile I made a butter cream icing, adding some red food colouring and some raspberry jam! If the mixture is too thick add a splash of milk or if not thick enough either more icing sugar (but be careful, taste before) or more butter. Decorate them how you wish- I did mine all differently using chocolate sprinkles and raspberries! Lovely.
Today- 10/01/2011, I had the dentist. Now in early preparation for this appointment I intended to make some delicious lemon cupcakes, as a sort of reward for after. Another reason why I wanted to make these delightful treats was so that I could bring some to my housemates as a welcome home gift. Even though these are possibly the best things I've made all day and probably in quite awhile, I have also some how managed to squeeze in making a homemade chicken and mushroom pie, chicken stock (too much!), and a rather delicious omelette for breakfast. As you can imagine, it's been a tough old day. :) The lemon cupcakes have gone down rather well with my family, and I even gave one as a treat to our lodger! Of course, they go splendidly with a cup of tea.
