Political Turmoil? Economic Crisis? Bribery and Corruption? = Perfect Lemon Cupcake Day

After the storming of parliament last night, Kuwait Stock Exchange suspending 50 firms for not disclosing their financial results for the quarter, very disappointing rumours that MP Rola Dashti may have received huge amounts of money from the government, and all the other day-to-day crap that's thrown at us - what is a girl to do?

Well, I say, make it a perfect lemon cupcake day, get in the kitchen and whip up some divineness. A temporary solution perhaps, but a momentary piece of nirvana.


Perfect Lemon Cupcakes

Pilsbury lemon cake mix (follow instructions)

Let them cool after baking.

Perfect Lemon Buttercream Icing

100g soft butter
3 tbs lemon juice
Grated zest of 1-2 lemons (chop it fine)
500g icing sugar (Majdi local brand is great)

In a large mixing bowl beat butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and icing sugar for several minutes with an electric mixer.

Either hand sculp the icing on to the cupcakes or use piping bag. Add sprinkles or a little lemon zest to decorate. Refrigerate cupcakes a while or icing will get too soft.

Enjoy!

Have nice cup of tea and daydream of travelling somewhere nice in business class on Etihad Airways :OD