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Lemon and Courgette Cupcakes

12 cupcakes
Easy
60 minutes
Enjoy guilt free snacking with our Lemon and Courgette Cupcakes recipe. At just 177 calories per cupcake, you get a sweet treat without the calories.
Counting calories? Still want a sweet treat? Have we got the cupcakes for you. Adding courgette to the mix makes these cupcakes super moist and a real guilt free choice. Just 177 calories per cupcake.
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Recipe Ingredients

For the Cakes
12Dr. Oetker White Muffin Cases
175 gPlain Flour (6 oz)
1Dr. Oetker Baking Powder Sachet (1 tsp)
115 gCaster Sugar (4 oz)
150 gCourgettes (5 oz) grated
60 gSunflower Oil (4 tbsp)
2Medium Eggs
5 mlDr. Oetker Sicilian Lemon Extract (1 tsp)
To Decorate
200 gLight Cream Cheese (7 oz) 3% fat
30 gIcing Sugar (2 tbsp)
5 gDr. Oetker Madagascan Vanilla Paste (1 tsp)
Lemon Zest

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Lemon and Courgette Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4). Line a fairy cake tin with 12 Baking Cases. Sift the flour and Baking Powder into a bowl and stir in the sugar.

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Make a well in the centre of the mixture and add the courgette, eggs, oil and Sicilian Lemon Extract. Mix until well combined.

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Divide the mixture between the Baking Cases and bake for about 25 minutes until risen, lightly golden and firm to the touch. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and store in an airtight container for 24 hours to allow the flavour and texture to develop.

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To decorate, put the soft cheese in a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon to soften. Sift the icing sugar on top and add the Madagascan Vanilla Extract. Mix together until well blended.


Spread a little soft cheese topping over each cake and sprinkle with lemon zest. Your cakes are now ready to eat and enjoy!