posted by Mai 03-24-103 12:46 PM
Lemon Ambrosia Cupcakes
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, lemon peel, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition. Fill paper bake cups in muffin pans half full with batter. Combine coconut and pecans; sprinkle atop cupcakes, pressing lightly into batter. Bake in 375 degrees F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen cupcakes (1 per serving).
Per Serving: 141 Calories; 6g Fat (40.3% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 26mg Cholesterol; 100mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat