Woo-hoo recipes! I was drooling when you e-mailed me the pics and have been dying to see the recipes. I can't wait for cooler weather so I can start baking again. I think I start with these!
Katie these look absolutely gorgeous, love the sprinkles!
Maria x
13 August 2008 at 15:45
[Image]These last few weeks I have been baking masses of cupcakes, up to 200 a week for a summer job. I have done a range of seven flavours which are then packed snugly into plastic boxes, labelled and then sent on their way. I thought it would be fun to make a series out of posting the recipes, so for the next two weeks I shall be introducing you to each of the seven cupcakes varieties I have been baking. They are all quite simple, but when baking in bulk I find it’s easier to keep things straightforward.
So to start off I give you vanilla cupcakes, filled with strawberry jam and topped with glace icing and sugar sprinkles. These are a favourite with young children who get attracted by the colourful sugar strands but they are also a good choice for people who don’t like anything too ‘fancy’ done with their cake.
Topping 100g icing sugar Water 20g sugar sprinkles
Method Preheat the oven to 175C. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper cases. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs and then sift over the flour and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and baking powder and beat again. Using a tablespoon, divide the batter into the muffin cases, filling half way. Bake in the oven for 22-24 minutes until golden and springy. Remove from the oven, leave for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire wrack to cool. When cool, cut out a cone from the top of the cake using a small sharp knife. Fill the space with ½ teaspoon of strawberry jam and replace the cone of cake. For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and dissolve with a little water, starting with ½ tablespoon of water and then teaspoons of water until you get a thick spreadable paste. Spread the icing onto the top of the cakes and immediately decorate with the sugar sprinkles. (I find it easiest to place the cake on a plate to catch the excess sprinkles) Makes 10-12 cupcakes. [Image]
"Cupcakes As Far As The Eye Can See"
10 Comments -
They look fantastic - and I love the jam filling. What a great summer job you lucky thing!
5 August 2008 at 20:13
That sounds like a very fun summer job - how lovely. Cupcakes always put a smile on my face!
5 August 2008 at 20:13
They look lovely, Katie!
BTW, I've tagged you for a meme.
5 August 2008 at 22:57
There is something just so comforting about sprinkles on a cake. :-)
5 August 2008 at 23:42
How cute! I want your summer job... and your cupcakes... =)
6 August 2008 at 02:18
Looks fine! I like your recipe.
And also Ur blog looks great.
Great job.
6 August 2008 at 09:53
I was just informed by someone at work that they prefer the filled cupcakes. I'll have to try out using jam for my next batch!
6 August 2008 at 17:24
Woo-hoo recipes! I was drooling when you e-mailed me the pics and have been dying to see the recipes. I can't wait for cooler weather so I can start baking again. I think I start with these!
7 August 2008 at 05:55
I can't think of a better summer job. How fabulous! Can't wait to see more :)
8 August 2008 at 01:57
Katie these look absolutely gorgeous, love the sprinkles!
Maria
x
13 August 2008 at 15:45