Lemon Cupcakes

I received my first ever bakebook form Static from the CNZ Forums. <3 Thank you so much.

I decided to try a recipe on lemon cupcakes. They turned out real well!

Measurements

Since New Zealand has a unique way of measuring ingredients for baking, I'm clarifying each measurement into metric units.

Below are the measurements used in this blog:

1 cup = 250ml
1/2 cup = 125ml
1/3 cup = 83.3ml
1/4 cup = 62.5ml

1 tablespoon = 15ml
1 teaspoon = 5ml
1/2 teaspoon = 2.5ml
1/4 teaspoon = 1.25ml

It is best to weigh your ingredients if possible, especially flour. Since the humidity each day differs it affects the volume of the flour (it absorbs moisture), and thus using a cup to measure flour would result in different quantities each time. Weighing your flour not only gives you an accurate quantity, but it can also ensure your baking is accurate, reducing mistakes. :)

Chocolate Chip Muffins

These scrumptious chocolate chip muffins are made without any cocoa. Just chocolate chips. :)

Took the recipe off Joy of Baking, modified slightly.

I reduced the butter, sugar and baking powder. Additionally, I ended up using only about 120g of chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 110g melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 240ml milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 260g flour
• 125g sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 170g chocolate chips

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla essence together.
   
   
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
   
   
3. Stir in the chocolate chips. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula, along with the melted butter. Stir well until just combined. Do not over mix.
   
   
4. Fill each muffin cup up evenly. Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top if you wish.
   
   
5. Preheat oven at 190°C. Place in the centre of the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.