Poppy Lime Cupcake

In my previous post I spoke about good looking cupcakes but wait until you see this cupcake...It looks so inviting!!


Preparation: 12
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Calories: 489
Fat: 35g
Carbohydrates:42g
Makes:12

What you need:

3 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup caster sugar
½ cup plain yogurt
1½ cups self-raising flour
zest of 2 limes
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon poppy seeds


Topping:


1 cup icing sugar
1 cup butte
juice of 1 lime
½ teaspoon poppy seeds
zest of 1 lime
50g candied lime, cut into thin slivers

1. Preheat the oven to 160°. Line a 12-cupcake pan with cupcake papers. In a medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs, add butter and sugar, then mix until light and fluffy.
2. Add yoghurt and flour, and stir to combine. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy. Add lime zest, lime juice and poppy seeds and mix through a wooden spoon.
3. Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases. Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool fully before icing.

Topping

Meanwhile, combine the first 5 topping ingredients, mix with a wooden spoon, and spoon onto the cakes. Top with candied lime pieces.