Is there a word for “terrified of cupcakes”?
Let it be known - I am terrified of cupcakes and muffins. I have never, in all my life, been able to turn out decent cupcakes or muffins, common ailments ranging from being far too heavy and doughy to dry and flavourless. Hence, I am terrified by the prospect of having to make these bastards (which is probably also why I haven’t attempted making them in over a year.
Turn out a light as air sponge? Easy.
Profiteroles? Couldn’t be easier, let me at those suckers, they won’t know what hit them when me and my piping bag are finished with them!
Delicate, creamy panna cottas? Walk in the park.
But cupcakes? *shudder*
There isn’t much point to this post, I’m just taking a breather from writing this essay, and wondering whether I dare making chocolate chip and walnut muffins (or cupcakes? I never really understood the distinction), or I stick to something simple and turn out a batch of profiteroles with tasty tasty fillings…
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see, the only thing i can do is bake. meanwhile, i can’t actually cook vegetables to save my life. help1!?!? i love your blog the most.
you know what you need to do? You need to come over one day with your laptop, and go through my cookbooks, getting recipes to try! I have good cookbooks *nods sagely*
I hear ya — My cupcakes never seem to turn out well…