Ingredients

Cupcake

1 3/4 cup / 425 mL all-purpose flour

all-purpose flour

1/4 cup / 50 mL cornstarch

cornstarch

1 cup / 250 mL granulated sugar

granulated sugar

1 tsp / 5 mL baking powder

baking powder

1/4 tsp / 1 mL each baking soda and salt

each baking soda and salt

3/4 cup / 175 mL softened butter

softened butter

1/3 cup / 75 mL sour cream

sour cream

1/2 cup / 125 mL milk

milk

1/2 cup / 125 mL Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken

Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken

2 tsp / 10 mL each vanilla extract and finely grated lemon zest

each vanilla extract and finely grated lemon zest

Lemon Syrup

1/4 cup / 10 mL granullated sugar

granullated sugar

2 tbsp / 30 mL each lemon juice and water

each lemon juice and water

Frosting

1/2 cup / 125 mL softened butter

softened butter

4 oz / 125 g softened goat cheese

softened goat cheese

3 cup / 750 mL icing sugar

icing sugar

1 tsp / 5 mL each finely grated lemon zest and juice

each finely grated lemon zest and juice

1 tsp / 5 mL vanilla extract

vanilla extract

Pinch salt

salt

Directions

1. Cupcakes: Line 18 muffin cups with large paper liners. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Sift flour and cornstarch into mixer. Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix on low to combine.
3. Add butter and sour cream; beat on low for 1 minute. Gradually beat in milk, egg whites, vanilla and lemon zest just until evenly combined. Do not overmix.
4. Fill cupcake liners half full. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the centre comes back clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes; transfer to a rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
5. Lemon Syrup: Meanwhile, combine sugar, lemon juice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 10 minutes or until reduced by about half.
6. While cupcakes are still warm, use a skewer to poke several holes in each and brush liberally with warm lemon syrup. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
7. Frosting: Beat butter for 3 minutes or until very pale and fluffy. Beat in goat cheese. Gradually beat in icing sugar, beating on low until combined. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla and salt; beat on high for 2 to 3 minute or until very fluffy. Chill for 15 minutes. Pipe or use a spatula to frost cupcakes. Makes about 3 cups (750 ml) frosting.

Tips

• Reserve prepared cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.