Citrius Icing

I sometimes wonder if cookbooks even test their recipes anymore.  Tonight I tried Lemon Cupcakes with Citrus Icing from the Flat Belly Diet cookbook.  At first, I was simply shocked that this were considered to be a "flat belly" dessert (there's nothing "flat belly" about 2 1/2 c of sugar!)  But after making them, they tasted so bland that it just wasn't worth it, and the measurements for the icing were WAY off...



I was able to salvage the icing, which is the recipe I will provide here.  As for the flat belly cupcake part... don't bother.  Get a good cupcake recipe elsewhere, and put this icing on it  :)



Ingredients

1 1/2 cups confectioners? sugar
5 - 6 Tbs orange juice (freshly squeezed is preferable)


1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
1/2 tsp lemon extract
Directions

Combine ingredients with a mixer (either a hand mixer or a Kitchen Aid standing mixer will do)
Spread some of the glaze over each cupcake.  It should be a bit runny.  Let the cupcakes stand for 20 minutes before serving to let the icing can set up.




Makes icing for 30 cupcakes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Rest Time 20 minutes