Celebrate the feast of the Assumption of our Lady with these fluffy and delicate cupcakes. With a subtle hint of lemon and topped with a refreshing cream, this dessert will help cool you down while getting to whip up a festive treat for such a special day.
Yields 14-16 small cupcakes or 12 large cupcakes
Ingredients
¼ cup of butter, ½ stick at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tbs olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ¾ cups of flour
Zest of two lemons
¼ cup of lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl mix the butter and sugar until the mixture is creamy. Add the egg yolks and beat for 2-3 minutes until the mix is fluffy and has a lighter color. Add the oils, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and mix.
In a separate bowl add the egg whites and beat on high until they form firm peaks. In the liquid mixture, add the lemon zest and juice and mix on medium speed until well incorporated. Slowly add the flour mixture, alternating between the milk and flour. Mix until there are no clumps and the mix is smooth.
Using a spatula, carefully fold in the egg whites. Do not over mix because this will eliminate the air in the whites. Once the mix has been folded in, preheat the oven to 350 degrees ºF and line the cupcake tins with white cupcake liners. Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners filling to either ¾ of the way for smaller cupcakes or just beneath the liner top for fuller cupcakes.
Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake or they will come out dry and hard.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until the cream forms soft peaks. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Using a piping bag or diy piping bag, frost the cupcakes with the whipped cream by piping in a circular motion. Serve with lemonade or iced tea and enjoy as you celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
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