You know how much I love cute cakes. I’m not a fancy cake maker. I’ve never taken a class, nor do I know how to use a pastry bag — at least not well. But, I love to make festive cakes. Here’s a super easy one, perfect for Mother’s Day
1. Bake your favorite cupcakes, cool, and then frost. Our family really likes this recipe.
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Cupcakes:
1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
zest of one lemonPreheat oven to 350 °. Line muffin pans with cupcake papers. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend 2 minutes with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon batter into prepared cupcake paper. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely on a rack.
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
zest of one lemon
1 -2 Tablespoons lemon juiceWhip butter with electric mixer. Sift in powdered sugar. Blend in lemon zest and lemon juice. Whip until fluffy.
2. Print out letters to spell out “We ♥ MOM.”
3. Cut out letters and tape to toothpicks. Make sure that you tape the letters right side up, otherwise you might spell “Me ♥ WOW.” (Ask me how I know.)
4. Place cake toppers in your cupcakes and arrange cakes to display your message.
This is such an easy cake-topper craft and one that your children could easily participate in. Since cupcakes are such an easy-serve dessert, consider adapting it for other holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.
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That’s my mom’s favorite:-)
Cute idea! I’m with you, I’m not fancy with the decorating at all!
What a great idea. They love scrumptious! I found you through lifetime moms. Im your newest subscriber!
So, this is an idea for MOM, but my daughter loves lemon desserts, so I will be “stealing” it for HER.
) She t urns 16 in July!
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