Scottish Teatime Cupcakes

These Scottish Teatime Cupcakes are perfect for a cozy teatime treat. They are infused with the flavors of Scotland, including dried currants, chopped walnuts, and a hint of lemon zest.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting optional

Instructions:

Turn on your oven and heat it up to 350F 180C

You can line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one

Add the vanilla extract and mix well

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a different bowl

Adding the dry ingredients to the wet mixture slowly, alternating with the milk, and mixing just until everything is combined

There are chopped walnuts, dried currants or raisins, and lemon zest that need to be mixed in

Spread the cupcake batter out evenly in the muffin cups that have been prepared

In a hot oven, bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

Turn off the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes

Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely

Add confectioners' sugar on top if you like

Enjoy these Scottish Teatime Cupcakes with your favorite tea