GF Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

March 31, 2014

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I love just about anything Lemon! Okay, really I love just about anything food, but lemon is definitely my favorite flavor! At the moment!!!! Anyways, Lemon Meringue Pie is my favorite lemon dessert, but it does take a while to make! These cupcakes don't take the place of a real lemon meringue pie, but it definitely helps! The cake is so soft and fluffy, and they were surprisingly easy to make! If you've never made meringue before, don't worry! It's super easy!! If yo

Cake:

6 tblsp. butter, room temperature

2/3 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup plain yogurt

3 tblsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. lemon extract

1 & 1/3 cups flour

1 tsp. xanthan gum

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

Meringue:

2 egg whites

1/3 cup sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add yogurt, lemon juice and lemon extract. Mix well. In a small...
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Nutritions

Calories
390

Sodium
386mg
16% DV

Fat
4g
6% DV

Protein
24g
48% DV

Carbs
65g
22% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV