Verdict: Lemon meringue cupcakes

Oooh, these are really nice. The batter was indeed a little too thick, so the cupcakes themselves could have been a little softer. But the taste was just wonderfully delicate and perfectly balanced. The lemon curd was tart, but not too sour; the cake was sweet but not overpoweringly so and the meringue was just a wonderful counterpoint to everything else. This is a really nice recipe - though I'm not certain it's entirely worth the faff, it's definitely a good cupcake!