*** I survived the A/C dying, the 36 hour power outage, the 100 degree heatwave, my 2 pound kitten falling from our second story landing, the hamster habitat somehow falling over, AND the internet being down. It was a LONG weekend! I need some cupcakes!***
I like to have an occasional cupcake without baking a dozen cupcakes and making a mess of the kitchen and doing a bunch of dishes.
I mean, I just want to enjoy a cupcake and catch up on a complete season of Weeds; you know, like when my daughter’s is a t Grandma’s and Mr. Quart is out working… When I have the whole house to just ME! Those days seem to be few and far between, but recently, this happened 2 weekends IN. A. ROW!
Pure luxury!
Pure luxury!
So, I just love this quick and easy cupcake recipe.
Here’s What You Need:
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup flour
1/4 heaping teaspoon of baking powder
pinch of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
2 strawberries chopped into tiny pieces
Frosting and Toppings
Here’s What You Do:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with 2 liners.
In a bowl, add egg white and sugar and whisk until combined. Add in vanilla and melted butter and stir until mixed. Add flour, baking powder and salt and stir until smooth.
Stir in milk and fold in strawberries. Divide batter equally between the 2 cupcake liners.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, or until cake is set. Let cool completely, then frost as desired.
My desire was to add some leftover Buttercream frosting and top it with some Merlot Chocolate fudge and a sliced Strawberries.
A perfect dessert for two (Or one, as this situation may be), with minimal mess, so I can get back to the shows!
You can also leave out the strawberry and just enjoy a plain ‘ol Vanilla Cupcake 🙂
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Julie Ann says
July 3, 2012 at 5:58 pmWhat an awesome concept! It's just my boyfriend and myself at our house so making a huge batch of cupcakes or other treats just doesn't make sense sometimes (although I do enjoy bringing treats to the ladies at work.)
I am your newest follower via GFC. Found you on the GFC Blog Hop. I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Cooking and Crafts. http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/07/document.html
Have a great Tuesday!
Julie
http://www.jamscorner.com
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 6, 2012 at 8:02 pmThanks for the invite over and for the feature! Very appreciated.
This recipe takes no time to prepare and if you have left over frosting, it's a great way to use it up 🙂
Me And My Sweets says
July 3, 2012 at 7:46 pmHi! My Sweet Party – July with theme My Favourite Pie is now open for submission and I'd love you to join again! In the next few days I'll feature my top three favourite recipes from My Sweet Party – June. Make sure to stop by to se if your contribution is one of my favourites:-)
XXX
Johanna
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 6, 2012 at 8:04 pmThanks for the invite over. I just shared my Strawberry Pie. It was so good!
whirl + whisk says
July 3, 2012 at 10:25 pmmerlot chocolate fudge? sounds amazing =)
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 6, 2012 at 8:05 pmIt is! I also have Chardonnay Caramel! Peju is a winery in Napa Valley and the sauces are made with their wines.
Heather Kinnaird says
July 3, 2012 at 11:08 pmso GOOD!
Dawn says
July 5, 2012 at 6:47 amThis is one of my favorite recipes. Sometime i just want a sweet snack and dont want to make a whole batch of cupcakes. Thanks for sharing on WHatcha Whipped up
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 6, 2012 at 8:07 pmI've had this for a while and don't even remember where I got it from. It's just on a scrap of paper stuffed into a cookbook…
De colher pra colher says
July 5, 2012 at 7:13 pmHuuuuuummmm!!!!!! Parece DELICIOSO.
Vim te conhecer e gostei muito de tudo o que vi… Com certeza voltarei muuuuiiitas vezes, pois já estou te seguindo.
Venha me conhecer também, e se quiser me seguir pode ficar á vontade, pois será um grande prazer ter a sua companhia.
Beijos Márcia (Rio de janeiro – Brasil)
http://decolherpracolher.blogspot.com
Our Delightful Home says
July 6, 2012 at 12:15 pmLooks amazing!
Mrs. Delightful
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Julie says
July 6, 2012 at 12:48 pmI featured this recipe on my blog. Feel free to stop by and grab a "featured" button. 🙂
Julie
http://www.jamscorner.com
Miz Helen says
July 6, 2012 at 8:43 pmOh my,
You deserve Cupcakes after all that! These cupcakes look awesome and a well deserved treat. Sure glad your kitten is ok and the A/C is back. Hope you are having a great holiday week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 11, 2012 at 2:04 amThanks, Miz Helen. Life is back to normal again. Those few days really tried my patience and I'm proud of myself for surviving them 🙂
Erin says
July 7, 2012 at 12:23 amI love the idea of a recipe for only two cupcakes! My husband tends to eat one cupcake (or piece of cake), and then the rest is left to me. I don't really want to eat almost a whole cake,so this would be great!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 11, 2012 at 2:04 amI have the same problem. Two cupcakes are PERFECT!!
The Better Baker says
July 7, 2012 at 3:55 amOh yes! I love single serving recipes…and I could gobble up BOTH of these and not feel guilty at all. =) Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck!
Baking Addict says
July 7, 2012 at 11:00 amBrilliant idea! I love strawberries and yes sometimes I only want 1 cupcake (or maybe two!)
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 11, 2012 at 2:11 amAt least with this recipe, you won't be back for a third one… Thanks for stopping by.
Kate says
July 7, 2012 at 2:58 pmThis I can do! Perfect.
ValleyWriter says
July 7, 2012 at 4:16 pmLooks delicious! Perfect for our household of 2 (and lack of willpower!!)
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 11, 2012 at 2:06 amHaha! Lack of will power will just be waiting for them to cool off before frosting them. The recipe also makes one jumbo cupcake if you ever want to use that as a birthday cake! It's perfect.
Carole says
July 7, 2012 at 11:47 pmGreat idea to make a small quantity. I used to make 24 at a time but freeze most of them.
I found this via the Create & Inspire party. I have linked in a pork and apple curry.
Have a great week.
Marlys Folly says
July 9, 2012 at 2:06 amThis would be a perfect dessert for my husband and I. Found this through Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms ~ Melt in your mouth mondays… I linked the Finnish pulla. Marlys ~ This and That
Michelles Tasty Creations says
July 10, 2012 at 3:15 amKaryn,
These look amazing! I love that you can make only two. I am always making a whole batch of dessert and my family isn't always in the mood to eat it. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can't wait to see what you link up next. Have a great week.
Michelle
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 11, 2012 at 2:10 amSometimes, my crazy family isn't in the mood either. What's up with that?? When am I NOT in the mood for cupcakes? Thanks for stopping by.
Sugarr2518 says
July 10, 2012 at 3:45 pmYummo! I love how it only makes two! I love baking cupcakes, but we always have soo many left over since it's just the hubby and I. This recipe is perfect and I LOVE strawberries:) I'm pinning this for later!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 11, 2012 at 2:08 amThanks so much for stopping by. It's perfect to whip-up before dinner gets going. By the time dinner is done and the dishes are done, they can be frosted and eaten for dessert.
Thanks for the pin 🙂