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RECIPES
Vanilla Cupcakes
Why is it that some folks consider vanilla to be a plain and simple flavor? To some of us
(like Kathy), vanilla is anything but bland.
Tips
Did you forget to set out the butter so that it will soften? Cut it into slices, place on a
microwave-safe glass plate and microwave on Medium-Low (20%) for 10 to 15 seconds
or until starting to soften. Let butter stand for about 10 minutes, then proceed with the
recipe. Separating an egg couldn’t be easier. The recommended method is to pour the
egg through an inexpensive egg separator, but if you don’t have one, simply pour it into
your hand, allowing the white to flow through your fingers and keeping the yolk in your
hand.
Makes 16 to 20 cupcakes
Paper liners (optional)
1 cup
all-purpose flour
250 mL
1 tsp
baking powder
5 mL
Pinch
salt
Pinch
3⁄4 cup
granulated sugar
175 mL
1⁄3 cup
butter, softened
75 mL
1⁄4 cup
sour cream
60 mL
3
egg whites, at room temperature 3
1⁄3 cup
milk
75 mL
2 tsp
vanilla extract
10 mL
1.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2.
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat sugar
and butter for 1 to 2 minutes or until fluffy. Beat in sour cream. Add egg whites
and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl.
Excerpted from 175 BEST
BABYCAKES™
CUPCAKE MAKER RECIPES by Kathy Moore &
Roxanne Wyss © 2011 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca All rights reserved: May not be
reprinted without publisher permission.