Vanilla Cupcakes

I am so happy and delighted.Never thought I’d ever be able to make something like this.As a matter of fact,I consider myself an average cook and even more average baker.I haven’t baked much-just a little baking done in the MW,that’s all.It's only recently that I started making cookies and stuff.Each time I make something new,I feel a wave of confidence flowing..it's such a nice feeling.

Deeba’s blog is one place where I go just for eye candy.I know I’ll never be able to recreate the magic that she presents there.It's sheer talent and I am awed by her.I sometimes don’t even check the recipe,since I can’t take my eyes off the tempting pictures that she clicks.And she knows how to present a dish beautifully..simply superb!!Even though I check her posts regularly,I go through her blog every now and then,through her old posts.

During my last visit to Ekm,I got myself a muffin pan and few other stuff.I’ve been searching for a simple muffin recipe and while I was going through the blog,I came across this recipe which seemed pretty easy.I went through the recipe many times to check and recheck if I was missing something,but no,it was just an easy one.Last weekend,I finally made this.

I truly don’t have any words to express how it turned out.One of my best baking results so far.They puffed up and browned so nicely that I myself am amused.This is the first time that I had to ask hubby to stop coz he just couldn’t stop eating it(and he claims he does not have a sweet tooth!!).Even the measurement is accurate,the recipe yielded exactly 18 muffins and I am not at all surprised at their disappearing act!!Thanks so much Deeba,you are a gem!!!

Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients
Flour - 2 cups
Baking powder - 2 tsp
Salt – ½ tsp
Butter – ½ cup
Sugar – 1 ¼ cup
Milk - 1 cup
Vanilla Essence / extract - 1 tsp
Eggs - 2

Method

Preheat the oven to 190C. Line or grease the muffin pans.
 
Sift flour,baking powder and salt 3 times. Keep aside.
Cream butter and sugar well.
 
Add vanilla and eggs and beat well.
On low speed, beat in flour mix and milk alternatively in 3 lots.
 
Fill each muffin pan to ¾ th depth, and bake for 20-25 minutes till done.
 
Remove from muffin pan immediately and cool on racks.
Makes approximately 18 muffins.

Notes

• The cupcakes tastes plain as is,perfect as a tea-time treat but some chocolate frosting on top takes it to a dessert level.
• You could also add tutti-frooty,chocolate chips or nuts to make it taste different every time.

Pictures updated on 26/07/2012