-CupCakEs-

*I L0ve cupcakes!*

Cupcakes have become a HUGE craze these days.Everyone just can’t get enough of this sweet goodness.The same goes with me ^_^ .The craze first started in the United States of America when cafes sprung up and started selling cupcakes. Soon, the whole online world started showing their love for cupcakes and the rest, as they say, is history.

Malaysia is not very far behind, with famous cupcake stores selling their cupcakes online.Cafes like 'Marmalade', 'Bijou' and 'Delicious' have already jumped on the bandwagon and are showing off cute cupcakes on their dessert tables.Cupcake chefs are even opening up stalls at The Curve to sell their cupcakes.

So, why do people love cupcakes so much?

1. We can spell C-U-T-E
How can you not love the small little things with sweet frosting on it? The prettier it is, the more “oohs and aaahhs” you get from people.
2. Yummylicious combination
Icing (or frosting) + cake = yummy!
My mouth just waters when I think about cupcakes.
3. Un-Domestic Goddesses can bake too
Cupcakes are very easy to bake as it is small and you do not have to worry about whether or not the insides have baked.
4. The Variety of flavours!
Cupcakes are not about butter cakes and icing only. There are more cupcake recipes than that.

Here's one of the recipes that I have --:

:Easy Cupcake:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 large eggs
Recipe Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape side of bowl with a spatula.

Add eggs to the mixture. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape bowl again. Beat on high speed for 1 minute 30 seconds until well mixed.

Spoon cupcake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost with your favorite frosting recipe or decorate as you desire.