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Lemon Drizzle Cake

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Calling all lemon lovers.  This Lemon Drizzle Cake is the perfect bake for anyone who loves lemon in desserts or cakes.  This cake uses the whole lemon.  The zest is used in the cake and the lemon juice is used to make the lemon sugar syrup and the lemon icing.  You will definitely enjoy the lemon flavour right throughout the whole cake. A slice of this Lemon Drizzle Cake is lovely for afternoon tea or just because you love a slice of cake packed with lemon flavour.  It's so easy to make and the perfect cake to share with others without it being too sweet. Happy Baking xo Lemon Drizzle Cake Ingredients · 100 grams unsalted butter · 150 grams caster sugar · 150 grams self-raising flour · 2 eggs · 3 tablespoons milk · Zest of 2 lemons Lemon sugar syrup · 50 grams caster sugar · Juice of 2 lemons (reserve 1 tablespoon for icing) Lemon icing · 100 grams icing sugar · 1 tablespoon lemon juice  Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.  2. Grease and line a loa...

Mini Mocha Cupcakes

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I have always wanted to share this Mini Mocha Cupcake recipe with you all and with Valentines just days away, I thought what a perfect time to share this recipe.  Most people I know love chocolate and coffee.  So these mocha cupcakes are a delicious combination of flavours. This has to be one of my favourite recipes and even kids love them, which surprised me. These Mini Mocha Cupcakes are super moist and full of chocolate flavour with a hint of coffee in both the cupcakes and mocha frosting.  I added some heart sprinkles for Valentines but normally I add a chocolate ball on top. Happy Baking xo Mini Mocha Cupcakes Ingredients · 1 cup plain flour · 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar · ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder · ½ teaspoon baking soda · ¼ teaspoon salt · 115 grams butter, melted · 1 teaspoon vanilla essence · 2 eggs · ½ cup strong hot coffee Buttercream icing ·...