Cupcakes & Timing

Cupcake - A small cake baked in a cup-shaped container.

May 4, 2009

I love cupcakes. Is there a stronger word than love? J'adore cupcakes! I think there is a law written somewhere that all cupcakes should be frosted pink and have colorful sprinkles. And served slightly chilled, of course.

Timing - the ability to judge when to do something so as to make the best effect, such as hitting a ball in sport.

May 3, 2009

Jack was amusing himself by using the big ball to hit the small ball against the wall of Grandpa Funk's shed.



The apple trees in my back yard in all their blooming glory - I just wish the sun was shining so it showed up better. It was gray and overcast all day, but it hasn't rained.



I have been trying for a while to make a really good from-scratch cake. They have always turned out a little heavy and dense, not light and velvety like a cake should be. So I found this recipe and it turned out absolutly perfectly! Now I don't ever need to buy a cake mix again!


HEAVENLY White Cake

2 3/4 cup sifted cake flour
4 t baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

1. Measure sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.

2. Cream butter. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Mix in flavorings. Cover and set aside.

3. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually and continue beating until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.

4. Add meringue to cake batter, and beat thoroughly.

5. Bake at 350 degrees - 2 9" cake round pans for 30-35 minutes, 3 8" round cake pans for 35-30 minutes, cupcakes for 18-20 minutes.


SO YUMMY!