Gluten Free lemon cupcakes

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• 40⅞ g butter
• 40⅞ g caster sugar
• ¾ eggs

Soften the butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Cream together the butter and the sugar until combined, then add the egg and mix until it all comes together

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• 40⅞ gluten-free flour
• ⅞ tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp Xantham gum

Add the dry ingredients and mix until all combined

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• ½ lemon zest
• ⅜ tsp lemon juice

Add the lemon juice and zest. Then place about a tablespoon into each cupcake case. Put in the oven for 12 -15 minutes until golden brown.

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• 40⅞ g butter
• 81⅞ g confectioner’s sugar
• ⅜ lemon zest
• ⅜ tbsp lemon juice

Using an electric whisk, whisk the butter until pale in colour and fluffy. Then stir in the icing sugar and the lemon juice and zest.

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Put the butter cream into a piping bag and pipe swirls on top of each cupcake

Enjoy your meal!