Page 174 - Cupcakes

MALTED MILK CUPCAKES

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One Saturday I offered up a half dozen different cupcakes created for kids to my
own personal panel of experts (my three children); my husband walked by,
spotted this one, and declared it his hands-down favorite. It is gorgeous, with
milk chocolate chips inside, and it bakes up big and pretty in the pan. On top is a
creamy frosting flavored with malted milk. For added crunch, sprinkle crushed
malted milk candy balls over the frosting just before serving.

MAKES 22 TO 24 CUPCAKES (2½ INCHES EACH)

PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES

BAKING TIME: 18 TO 20 MINUTES

ASSEMBLY TIME: 10 MINUTES

24 paper liners for cupcake pans (2½-inch size)
1 package (18.25 ounces) plain yellow cake mix

1 box (3.8 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream

⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water
¼ cup sugar

4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup milk chocolate chips
Malted Milk Buttercream (page 324)

40 malted milk balls, coarsely crushed, for garnish (see “the Cupcake Doctor
says”)