Have a Peachy Valentine's Day!

I find baking to be very relaxing.  I throw on my apron, crank up my Regina Spektor Pandora channel, and get in the zone.  I enjoy creating something that doesn't have to be perfect, because it will be eaten anyway.  You can be creative in taste, texture, color, and appearance. 

I had a can of peaches in the pantry, so I decided to go with a "peachy valentine's day" theme. 

Cupcake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Add dry ingredients to a bowl:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 tablespoon of salt

Add these ingredients to your mixer:

1/3 cup softened butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 can peaches (do not drain) puree'd or chopped finely
1/2 cup milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)
Mix Well

Gradually add dry ingredients into your mixer

When mixed well, pour into cupcake tins and bake for 18-20 minutes

Cream Cheese Icing:
Mix until fluffy
8oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup softened butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Remove cupcakes and move them to a drying rake to cool.  After cooled, pipe icing and decorate to your liking!

HAVE A PEACHY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Cheers,

Samantha