Cooking Recipes Articel

The allure of the cupcake has gone beyond children's party fare. All the world
it seems
has a passion for cupcakes these days. Cupcake bakeries are opening across the country. Cookbooks devoted to the art of the cupcake are turning up in bookstores.

Just enough to satisfy a sweet craving
the cupcake is an indulgence of the right proportions. The cupcake has arrived and with more variations on the cake theme than ever.

When a cupcake crosses with a brownie
a satisfying
deep chocolate flavor is presented in the form of a little cake. Brownie cupcakes make a deliciously dense cake
especially tasty with a sweet addition of natural raisins. The recipe comes together quickly in a single pot on the stovetop
a great option for quick cleanups.

Top the cupcakes with a sprinkling of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze
excellent for lunchboxes. For the full cupcake effect
traditional buttercream frosting dresses up the brownie cupcakes for a party.

Brownie Cupcakes

3 oz. (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate

1/2 cup butter or margarine

11/2 cups sugar

3 eggs

11/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins


Buttercream Frosting

1 stick (8-oz.) butter
softened

1 box (16-oz.) powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash of salt

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 350ฐF. Grease or line 12 (23/4-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups.

In large saucepan
over very low heat
combine chocolate and butter; heat just until melted
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar; blend well.

Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour
walnuts and raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups
filling almost full.

Bake at 350ฐF. for 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost as desired. Makes 12 cupcakes.

Frosting:

In small mixing bowl
combine first four ingredients and 2 tablespoons of milk. With electric mixer
combine on low until blended. Continue to beat on high until fluffy
adding additional milk as needed for spreading consistency.