Gelato-Topped Mini Cupcakes

Name: Gelato-Topped Mini Cupcakes
Yield: makes 48 mini
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large whole egg plus 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Gelato in assorted flavors, for topping

January 24, 2012

Pastel-colored gelato is used to top mini cupcakes, but you can substitute sorbet or ice cream. The one-bowl vanilla cupcakes are baked in paper nut cups, available at craft-supply stores (see Sources, page 342), or you can use mini muffin tins lined with paper liners. For an authentic Italian touch, serve with small plastic ice-cream spoons.

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