Artichoke Cupcakes - Good Food And Treasured Memories

Ingredients

• 398 ml artichoke hearts, packed in water
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla
• 1 small lemon, zested & juiced (Reserve some zest for garnish if you wish.)
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/3 cup flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ginger, ground
• 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
• 112 gm (4 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• Lemon zest for garnish