Not sure if any of you know this, but before I started blogging, I wanted to open my own at-home bakery. Tis true. This explains why there are so many recipes under the dessert section of the blog ;) I won't go into detail about why I didn't open it up.....cause really, who has time for that?
Just suffice to say that I am loving this blogging thing ;) And I'm actually glad I chose to go this route versus the business owner route. I'm here with my children all day and get to watch them grow up. I get to write posts until my heart is content, which is a passion of mine....and get paid for it ;) I get to put my creativity to use...both inside the kitchen and with this blog, and I get to share what I create with all of you.....all without the added stress of owning my own bakery/cafe' ;) I'd say it's all working out just fine....don't you?
When and if I ever do open up my own bakery in the future, these Classic Cupcakes will definitely be on the menu! And even though the frosting is from a can (hey...last time I cheked my name was not Martha Stewart..lol), the actual cupcake itself is made from scratch. I had a cup and a half of cake flour to use up so I searched and searched and searched for ideas. It lead me to this recipe. Of course, I tweaked it and added a little bit of this and a little bit of that to it...but the results were out of this world ;) I love working with cake flour and it is so amazing how your desserts come out so moist and tender when you use it.
These cupcakes rock!! Make em' tonight for your next get together or make them just because it's Tuesday. You actually really don't need a reason to bake them ;) Just do it :)
Classic Cupcakes
(makes 12)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 and 1/2 cups cake flour
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 cup hot water
Directions:
1. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add remaining ingredients individually, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
4. Using an icecream scooper, scoop batter into lined cupcake pan.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Frost and decorate with your favorite icings and decorations.
I'm linking this recipe up to the following parties:
I am glad you didnt open that Bakery...if you had who knows how long it would be until we met!
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So pretty, and they sound wonderful! I love almond extract in desserts!
ReplyDeleteooh these look so yummy! I may just make some today, I do have an excuse since I have to take dinner to a friend tomorrow, they can take at least half of them out of my house! =)
ReplyDeleteThese look and sound delicious! I too always wanted to open up an at-home bakery, however I've always had a dog and that's a no-no! I love your new design...it's always so warm and welcoming :)
ReplyDeleteThese cupcakes are just adorable! I love how you loaded on that frosting - sooo cute! You and I are on the same 'plate' when it comes to bakery items....MMM! These look terrific - love reading all your random thoughts too. I'm too, thankful you didn't start a bakery. Instead we get to be bloggin' 'n' bakin' sisters on the net. Yahooo! =)
ReplyDeleteI keep forgetting to mention...I LOVE your new header too. VERY nice Libby!
ReplyDeleteI too had plans in a new city for a cafe/bakery but God had other plans for me! Funny how that happens. And like you,I'm glad it worked out like it did. He certainly knew what he was doing. I'm enjoying your site and recipes. My passion is cooking,baking and sharing food with others. It opens so may doors with people! Keep on keepin' on Libby.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cupcakes!! You can always sell your delicious baked goods to local delis, etc:)
ReplyDelete@Lark-This is true! I'm not sure if blogging would have even entered my mind if I had opened the bakery...lol.
ReplyDelete@Erin-Yes...I am always adding almond extract to any dessert that I think would taste good with it. It's soooo good ;)
@Amber-Sounds like the perfect excuse to make these ;)
@Lisa-Yes...having a dog is a no-no when it comes to that...lol. I agree.
@Marsha-You always know the perfect things to say :) <3 ya girl :)
@Donna-Yes....God certainly did have other plans for us didn't he? I may still open one in the future....but that's wayyyyy ahead down the road ;)
@Donna-FFW-Yes...I could sell them to the local delis in town ;) Thanks for the idea ;)
These are really beautiful! Such a pretty pink color. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim :) You are welcome for sharing at SIS :)
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