Vanilla Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Ingredients:
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)
-1 cup sugar
-2 eggs
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/2 cup cream cheese (at room temperature)
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-Assorted dried spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.) and seasonings
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Slowly mix in the cream cheese until fully combined.
6. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
7. Add the olive oil and mix until combined.
8. Scoop the batter into each cupcake liner and sprinkle the tops with the dried spices and seasonings.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
