12.17.2009

Cupcakes and Birthday Busy-ness

Birthday invitations made and sent... Check.
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Birthday sign painted... Check.
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And hung... Check.
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Getting the art project ready... Check.
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We have been working hard all week to slowly get everything ready for Grace's party. Everyone has been helping. Tonight I made the cupcakes, which we will frost tomorrow. And I must say... they are so good.


3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare cupcake tins as directed as directed in the recipe you are following.

2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.

3. In a separate, larger bowl, cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, and beat well after each addition.

5. In a small bowl, combine the milk and vanilla.

6. To the butter mixture, add about one quarter of the flour mixture and mix well. Add about one quarter of the milk mixture and mix well. Continue alternating the flour mixture and milk mixture, beating after each addition until smooth.

7. Pour the batter into the cupcake tins. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.

PS.. camera fixed!

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