Treats!: Cupcakes

07 May 2010 Leave a Comment

My son will not eat a piece of cake. He’s 3, so I really don’t mind this, but it has created some interesting dilemmas when it comes to company deserts and treats. Enter the cupcake to save the day!

I adore this recipe because it’s so simple! Basically, just dump everything in the processor and go!

Frost and decorate as you see fit!

Ingredients

1 stick plus 1 Tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3 Tablespoons milk

Also needed: 12-muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.

Directions

Take everything you need out of the fridge early so that it has time to reach room temperature. This makes a big difference later!

Heat oven to 400.

Put all of the ingredients except the milk into the food process and process until smooth. Pulse while adding the milk through the funnel to make a smooth consistency.

Divide the mix evenly among the liners, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The cupcakes should rise and be golden on top. Cool for a bit in the muffin tin on a rack, and then carefully remove to a cooling rack (still in the liners).