cupcakes in a cup

10.07.2009
The idea of spooning buttery, frosting-laced cake from a coffee cup appeals to all my sensibilities.  In fact, it's the very definition of cupcakes.

{images and recipe via sweet paul}

Cupcakes in a Cup
Makes 8 large cups

Ingredients
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened+1 tablespoon for greasing the cups
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
frosting
coconut shavings

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease 8 large coffee cups.
Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Mix in vanilla, flour, baking powder and milk.
Mix until smooth.
Spoon batters into cupa, filling about two-thirds full.
Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, about 12 minutes.
Cool, frost and sprinkle with coconut shavings.

7 comments:

tracie @ {tsj} photography said...

coming out of hiding to say this is an awesome idea!! love it, thanks for sharing ... can't wait to try it!!

beachvintage.com said...

Oh my goodness, will my vintage china break?? This is adorable.

Unknown said...

Great idea! I am going to a party this weekend where my friend has made cheesecakes in vintage tea cups for a Madhatters tea party! Have a sweet day!

Unknown said...

those are so cute!

I love cupcakes in any form...

Nishant said...

Great idea! I am going to a party this weekend where my friend has made cheesecakes in vintage tea cups for a Madhatters tea party! Have a sweet day! Work From Home

always B designs said...

What a fab idea! If I wasn't doing what I do with always B designs, I'd be baking for a living! :) Thanks for sharing!
Angela
www.alwaysbdesigns.blogspot.com

Save the Date for Cupcakes said...

I might have to steal this idea;o) So cute!!!

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