HOT TUB & CUPCAKES

I was meant to meet Jennifer M at the Fourth ave Wine Bar tonight. After coming back from my spa weekend with Angela, I was a little tired and suggested Jennifer come over to our house instead for a low key and less expensive hot tub date. While we caught up, Husband made us these little Nigella lemon cupcakes.

When we came in, I made us a nice "cuppa" tea to go with the cupcakes. These took less than 30 minutes to make in the Cuisinart and were delicious. I think they might be a winner for girls' night this weekend at Catherine's. Here is the recipe.

125g butter, softened
125g sugar
125g plain flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons of milk

Preheat oven to 200C, or 180C if using fan-forced.

Place all the ingredients except the milk into a food processor. Blitz in short bursts until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

Whilst pulsing the mixture, gradually pour in the two tablespoons of milk through the food processor funnel. Blitz until the milk has been incoporated. The mixture should look smooth. Add another tablespoon of milk if necessary.

Divide the mixture across a patty-lined 12-muffin tin. A generous tablespoon should be sufficient, as the mixture should triple in size when baked.

Bake for 15-20min or until well-risen and the tops are a pale gold in colour. Ice when cool.

Variations: 
Lemon cupcakes: Add two teaspoons of finely grated lemon rind.
Chocolate cupcakes: Add two tablespoons of cocoa.