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SWEET SUNDAY

Thanks to my girlfriend Jodi I learned of this fabulous Paula Deen recipe. For the record; I personally usually steer clear of anything Paula Deen. Her name might as well be Butter Stick. Sadly I think she could bring someone to their grave with her high fat, Southern cooking but on Sweet Sunday, anything goes. Just don't come after me if you go into a food coma after eating a handful of these addicting little suckers. These are perfect for Easter or a spring/summer treat so remember this when you have to bring a dessert to a function.

~Lemon Blossoms~

Ingredients:
Box of Yellow Cake Mix
3 1/2 oz package instant lemon pudding mix
4 large eggs
3/4 c. vegetable oil

Glaze:
4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
3 TBS. vegetable oil
3 TBS. water

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2) Spray mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray.
3) Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil and blend well with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.
4) Pour a small amount of batter, filling each muffin tin half way.
5) Bake for 12 minutes.

To make the glaze;

1) Sift the sugar into a mixing bowl.
2) Add the lemon juice, zest, oil and water and mix with a spoon until smooth.

With fingers, dip the cupcakes into the glaze while they are still warm, covering as much as the cake as possible. Or you can spool the glaze over the warm cupcakes, turning them to completely coat. Place on wire rack with wax paper underneath to catch the drips. Let the glaze set thoroughly, about 1 hour, before storing.

I hope this ends your weekend on a sweet note! xo

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