Flat Belly Diet Lemon Cupcakes With Citrus Icing

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.

Step 2

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

Combine the oil, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract and vanila extract in a separate bowl - mix well.

Step 4

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until smooth.

Step 5

Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake in a preheated oven for 17-19 minutes, or until lightly golden and springy when gently touched.

Step 6

Place pan on a rack and let cook for 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely.

Step 7

Icing:.

Step 8

Combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice and orange zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth.

Step 9

Spread some of the glaze over each cupcake with a small spatula and let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.