This was my first attempt of something other than vanilla or chocolate cupcakes, with either vanilla or chocolate icing! They were peanut butter cupcakes, with cream cheese icing. I was surprised that the peanut butter wasn’t over powering, but just enough. The recipe was simple enough that it made a great baking activity for myself and little miss (who is three.)
Ingredients

55 g butter (softened)
225 g soft light brown sugar
115 g peanut butter
2 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
225 g …

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I can’t cook, I think I’ve once made a Feta and Red Onion tart, and a stir fry here and there, but that’s about all. The boy cooks for us, and does well. I slightly sit in the lounge keeping out the way, so I don’t somehow mess things up.
However, I have always loved to bake. I used to help my mum bake cakes when I was younger (except I’d lose interest when it hit the oven, so annoyed my …

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