Cheese Cupcake

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup white or washed sugar
• 1 (kraft eden) cheese, shredded
• 1 can (carnation) condensed milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (buttercup) butter
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence

PROCEDURE:

1.  Sift all dry ingredients in 1 large mixing bowl: 

     2 cups cake flour

     1/2 tsp. baking powder

     1/2 cup white or washed sugar

2.  Melt the butter.

3.  Beat 2 eggs using a hand mixer. You may add salt to taste.

4.  Separate 3/4 of shredded cheese in a bowl and the other 1/4 in another bowl.

5.  Pour all the liquid ingredients with all the dry ingredients. Add 3/4 of shredded cheese, set aside the other 1/4 shredded cheese for the toppings later. Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence. Beat using a hand mixer or an electric beater. Mix the batter well. 

6.  Using a scoop or spoon, fill paper-lined muffin cups to 3/4 full in a molding tray. Top with remaining 1/4 shredded cheese and bake in a 150-170 °C oven for about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and top is golden brown. Allow to cool then serve.

***Makes up to 40-45 pieces in a 3/4 or 1 oz paper-lined muffin cups.