Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- topping:
- food coloring, optional
- 1 package (1.1 lb) rolled fondant pastel colors multi-pack
Directions:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in lemon peel.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cupcakes for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine frosting, sugar, lemon extract and 2-3 drops food coloring if desired. Beat until smooth, scraping bowl frequently. Frost cupcakes, setting aside some frosting for decorations.
- Unroll fondant according to package directions. Cut with flower-shaped fondant or cookie cutters. Stack fondant cutouts as desired; use reserved frosting to attach fondant pieces together. Decorate cupcakes as desired. Yield: about 16 cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 367.07 Kcal (1537 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 87.87 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.76g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30.9mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 89.9mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 107.36mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 63.54g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 22.37g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Protein | 4.85g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 51.6mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 289.64 Kcal (1213 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 69.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.7g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 24.38mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 70.93mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 84.71mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 50.13g | 21% | |
| Sugars | 17.65g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.09g | 0% | |
| Protein | 3.83g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 40.7mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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