Lemon cupcakes recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4 and line a cupcake tray with cupcake cases.
2. 2
   Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add the lemon zest and beat well.
4. 4
   Beat in the eggs one by one until fully incorporated.
5. 5
   Add a spoonful of flour at any sign of the mixture curdling, then fold in the remaining flour and the baking powder.
6. 6
   Stir in the lemon juice and mix well.
7. 7
   Fill the cupcake cases two-thirds full.
8. 8
   Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until they are lightly golden and springy to the touch.
9. 9
   Cool the cupcakes in the tray for five minutes before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack.