dessert

Southern California Sunshine Cupcakes

Name: Southern California Sunshine Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp baking powder; Zest of 1 lemon

These cupcakes symbolize the carefree days of Frankie’s upbringing in Southern California before her life-changing decision to go to Vietnam.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
4
Stir in flour, baking powder, and lemon zest until smooth.