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Lemon butterfly cakes
Suitable for vegetarians
Zingy, light, lemony sponge bites that are ideal for lunchboxes or parties
Makes 18
Preparation time 25 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Plus cooling time
Ingredients
  • 175g butter, softened
  • 175g caster sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 175g self-raising flour, sifted
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 250g tub mascarpone
  • 2tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • 6tbsp Asda Extra Special lemon curd
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Line 2 bun tins with 18 paper cases. Follow the method for the classic Victoria sandwich up to the end of step 2. Fold in the lemon zest.

2 Divide mixture between the paper cases. Bake for 20 minutes until cakes have risen and are golden. Leave to cool on a wire rack.

3 When the cakes are cold, cut off tops and set aside. Beat together the mascarpone and 2 tablespoons of icing sugar. Put a teaspoon of the filling, plus a teaspoon of lemon curd, on each cake. Cut the tops in half and stick into the mixture. Dust with icing sugar to serve.


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