| Cupcakes have been around for centuries and are | | | | 2. Preheat your oven to 177 degrees Celsius or 350 |
| some of the most popular treats today. Actually, they | | | | degrees Fahrenheit. |
| are almost everywhere. You can see them in | | | | 3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. When the |
| bakeries, coffee shops and even in groceries. | | | | mixture has become fluffy, add in the sugar gradually; |
| Cupcakes used to be baked in small pottery cups; | | | | this should be followed by the flour, milk, vanilla extract, |
| hence, the name. These little sweets are enjoyed | | | | shortening and the baking powder. Keep beating all |
| throughout the world by people of all ages. Delight | | | | throughout. Be sure to mix everything thoroughly. |
| people with your own cupcakes using this simple | | | | 4. Once you're done with the batter, pour it on the |
| recipe. | | | | cupcake pans with the cupcake liners. Do not fill the |
| These are the equipment you will need: | | | | pans as the cupcakes will overflow. The pans should |
| *Cupcake pans - these are ovenproof cups for | | | | only be about 2/3 full. |
| molding the cupcakes. They are usually made of metal, | | | | 5. Put the cakes in the oven and bake for 23 minutes. |
| although they can also be stoneware and other | | | | You will know if they are done by doing the toothpick |
| materials. | | | | test. Insert a toothpick in the middle of each cupcake |
| *Cupcake liners - these are round pieces of paper | | | | and see if it comes out clean of each. Once finished |
| placed within the pans before the batter is put in them. | | | | baking, allow them to cool for awhile before serving. |
| The purpose of these is to make it easy to take out | | | | Cupcakes are also a great way to experiment. You |
| the cupcakes from the pans. These can also be made | | | | can try mixing in chocolate chips or putting on sprinkles. |
| of very thin aluminum foil. | | | | Using the same recipe above, you can give those |
| Here are the ingredients: | | | | cupcakes a twist by adding 3/4 cup of chocolate |
| *2 eggs | | | | chips. You can also put some icing on them. Kids are |
| *1 cup of milk | | | | going to love this: put some blue or other colorful icings |
| *1 teaspoon of vanilla extract | | | | on top of the cupcake and go bring out your inner child |
| *1/2 cup of shortening | | | | by making faces. You can put in marshmallows or |
| *3 teaspoons of baking power | | | | color-coated chocolates for the eyes. You can also |
| *1 1/3 cups of sugar | | | | put some fillings like jam or cream. Try adding some |
| *2 1/4 cups of flour | | | | blueberry jelly or other delicious fillings and you can be |
| Baking directions: | | | | sure of second helpings. Now have them with tea or |
| 1. Put the cupcake liners on the cupcake pans. | | | | coffee and enjoy! |