Oh My Darling Clementine
Wintry air blows throughout Washington D.C. today, and what a shock it is! Yesterday we were outside in short sleeve shirts and linen pants, today parkas and furry hats. I made every excuse today to not go outside, and it almost worked, until I noticed some essential goods missing from the fridge (butter and croissants). Q and I picked up a box of Clementine's yesterday and they have haunting me all day long. The house needed some heat so the oven got prepared for some cupcakes. I wanted to try something new so I found my new little zester, grabbed some Clementine's and went to work! The smell was amazing!! The house started to warm up, sweet aroma whiffing throughout, and charming cupcakes stood nearby ready for almond vanilla frosting and the best part, tasting!! (Note: This base formula for the cupcakes is one that I normally use, I've had it written down so I'm not sure where it came from or how much I've even adapted it over time!)
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Clementine Cupcakes
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Zest of two Clementine's
Juice of two Clementine's
1 2/3 cups flour*
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
2 eggs
1/2 (+ two tablespoons) cup milk**
1 cup sugar
Preheat the oven to 350. Gently hand mix together flour, baking powder, zest and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together milk and juice, mix.
Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer, and add the eggs. Add part of the dry mixture, let blend, and then add the milk mixture and then the remaining dry mixture until just blended.
Fill a muffin tin (with cupcake liners in place) with the batter.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes clean. Let cool for a few minutes. Apply your favorite icing after they are completely cooled!
* I'll admit, after mixing, if it looks way to watery, I'll eyeball it and add about 3 or 4 more tablespoons flour. Clemetimes vary in size, so you might get more juice than you want.
** I've used whole, 2%, and soy milk...all with good results.
Ooooooo. This is so on my to make list now. These look scrumptious!
Posted by: Erin | January 17, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Yum!
Posted by: tiffany | January 18, 2007 at 07:37 PM
So, I made these and they're all gone now. My husband raved about them! Absolutely delicious!! (PS: I'm linking to your site from mine--hope that's ok.) Erin.
Posted by: Erin | January 22, 2007 at 03:55 PM
I just found your blog....and I'm making these for tonights desert!!!
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara C. | January 25, 2007 at 01:21 PM
These cupcakes sound scrumptious and are oh so nicely photographed. Yum.
Posted by: chockylit | January 28, 2007 at 11:01 PM
I'm going to try these with chinese mandarins...its very close to clementines...thnx
Posted by: Kate | January 29, 2007 at 09:25 AM
I love everything about these little gems! The name gets your attention--and they looks scrumptious!! Wonderful!
Posted by: sher | February 01, 2007 at 03:43 PM
This recipe sounds wonderful - I can smell the cakes cooking! It's not quite cold here - I am in Melbourne Australia and planning to bake for my daughter's birthday on Sunday when it will be 38 degrees celcius! 40 on Monday. Question - can you please tell me what is the equivalent weight of a stick of butter - 125g or 250g. thanks so much sallyann
Posted by: sallyann balharrie | February 01, 2007 at 10:00 PM
I made these today and they were divine! I topped them with a citrus buttercream, but I think it overpowered the cake a little. The cake itself was so delicate and flavorful--this is definitely a new favorite! Thanks.
Posted by: Amanda | February 04, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Mmmmmm yum!! I am drooling now.
Posted by: Kuky | February 08, 2007 at 12:21 AM
It's been over a month since you posted this and I cannot get them out of my head! I just went and bought some Clementine's. Now I wish I had a standing mixer.
Posted by: Kuky | February 27, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that I recently stumbled upon your site and it has quickly become a favorite go to for inspiration. Thanks!
I have a question for you in regards to your aprons. Do you follow a specific pattern type? I love the style, but am not able to find anything similar in the patter section at my local fabric store.
Is the "Tie One On" an event that takes place every month, or is it over?
Also, I am a huge cupcake fan and love all the craft items you have made w/ cupcakes in the themes. I just wanted to share my appreciation of your crafting work.
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Posted by: karen | November 21, 2007 at 06:32 PM
These came out delicious! Thank you! I plan on making them for my son's first birthday - just practicing now! I love practicing...
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