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From Geofic

The allure of the cupcake went beyond children's party ticket. Nowadays all of the world, it seems, features a passion for cookies. Cupcake bakeries are opening across the country. Cookbooks dedicated to the art of the cupcake are turning up in bookstores.

Adequate to meet a sweet yearning, the cupcake can be an indulgence of the right amounts. The cupcake is here and with more variations on the cake concept than ever.

When a crosses with a brownie, a satisfying, deep chocolate flavor is presented in the form of a little cake. Brownie cupcakes produce a deliciously thick dessert, especially tasty with a nice addition of normal raisins. The formula comes together quickly in one pot on the stovetop, an excellent choice for quick cleanups.

Top the cupcakes with a of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze, outstanding for lunchboxes. For the full cupcake effect, traditional buttercream frosting dresses up the brownie cakes for a celebration.

Brownie Cakes

3 oz. (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate

1/2 cup butter or margarine

11/2 cups sugar

3 eggs

11/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 walnuts were chopped by cup

1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins

Buttercream Frosting

1 stick (8-oz.) butter, melted

1 box (16-oz.) powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash of salt

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 350F. Oil or line 12 (23/4-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups.

In large saucepan, over very low heat, combine chocolate and butter; heat just until melted, stirring periodically. Remove from heat. Wake in sugar; blend well.

Merge eggs and vanilla. Stir in walnuts, flour and raisins. Spoon mixture in to prepared muffin cups, completing nearly complete.

Make at 350F. for thirty minutes. Cool on wire rack. As desired sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost. Makes 12 cupcakes.

Frosting:

In small mixing bowl, combine first four components and 2 tablespoons of milk. With electric mixer, combine on low until blended. Continue to beat on high until fluffy, adding extra milk as necessary for spreading consistency.