Lemon Cupcakes

Second batch offers a refreshing change to dessert and is perfect for the party tomorrow, and any other time in summer!

Lemon Cupcakes:

Ingredients:
1 box white cake mix
4 egg whites
1/4 cup oil 
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed **
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 3 lemons

Glaze:
3 Tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1-2 cups powdered sugar

** tastes significantly better freshly squeezed

Directions:
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees, line pan with cupcake lines
2. sift cake mix into a small bowl to remove any lump (my first attempt at sifting)
3. In a large bowl, gently whisk egg whites, oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest together
4. Combine cake mix and wet ingredients, stir well
5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until inserted knife comes clean
6. Lemon Glaze: in a bowl, combine all ingredients using a whisk. Add powdered sugar until your glaze is smooth
7. Use a toothpick to punch small holes into the top of each cupcake so the glaze can sink into the cake
8. Spoon glaze over the nearly cooled cupcakes, and allow time for the glaze to set.
9. Add the cream cheese frosting (in other post) on cooled cupcakes
10. Enjoy!

♥ The Westward Wives