LEMON MERINGUE CUPCAKES

Makes 12

Ingredients:

100g butter, softened

1 cup (200g) caster sugar

2 tsp finely grated lemon rind

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour

1/2 cup (125ml) milk

Lemon curd:

1 egg, lightly whisked

50g butter

2 tsp lemon rind

1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice

1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar

Meringue:

3 egg whites

3/4 cup (155g) caster sugar

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line twelve 1/3-cup (80ml) muffin pans with paper cases.

2. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter, sugar and lemon rind until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the flour and milk, in alternate batches, and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.

3. Spoon mixture evenly among the lined pans and smooth the surface. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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