Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Lemon Blossoms

18 1/2 ounce package yellow cake mix
3 1/2 ounce package instant lemon pudding mix
4 large eggs
3/4 cups vegetable oil

Glaze
4 cups confectioners sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
3 Tbs. vegetable oil
3 Tbs. water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray miniature muffin tins with cooking spray.  Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil and blend well with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.  Pour a small amount of batter, filling each muffin tin half way.  Bake for 12 minutes.  Turn out onto a kitchen towel.

To make the glaze, sift the sugar into a mixing bowl.  Add the lemon juice, zest, oil, and 3 Tbs. water.  Mix with a spoon until smooth.

With fingers, dip the cupcakes into the glaze while they're still warm, covering as much of the cake as possible, or spoon the glaze over the warm cupcakes, turning them to completely coat.  Place on wire racks with waxed paper underneath to catch any drips.  Let the glaze set thoroughly, about 1 hour, before storing in containers with tight-fitting lids.

This is one of my all-time favorite desserts.  If you are not careful, before you know it you have ate a ton!!!

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