Chia Seeds, Lemon and Orange Cupcakes

 

Ingredients: (makes 7 cupcakes)

100g. unsalted butter (room temperature)

60g. caster sugar

2 eggs (lightly beaten)

90g. self-raising flour (sifted)

zest of 1 lemon

zest of 1 orange

2 tbsp. black chia seeds

60ml. orange juice

1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

Methods:

1. Place the butter in the mixer bowl and beat until soft and creamy.  Add sugar and zest of lemon and orange, and beat until light and fluffy.  Gradually add beaten egg and beat well till combined.  Remove the bowl from the mixer.
2. Add flour into the egg mixture, followed by black chia seeds and juices.  Fold the mixtures well with a rubber spatula.
3. Spoon batter into the lined muffin pan to 3/4 full.
4. Bake in a preheated oven of 180 degree Celsius for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Place the cupcakes on the wire rack to cool.

I adapted this recipe from 'Anncoojournal.com' with a very slight amendment to suit my baking preference.