Baking Gourmet Cupcakes

There are few things more comforting than the smell of home made cupcakes baking in the oven. It takes some work to make them perfect, but it is worth it. The batter which has been prepared and which includes cake flour and baking powder, to cause the cupcakes to rise, must be mixed well. This process includes mixing all of the ingredients and stirring it over and over again. You can really take out some frustration while engaging in this physical activity. After the mixing has been completed, the batter is covered with a lid and allowed to rest for a few minutes. This allows the batter to rise to make the cupcakes fluffier.  
 
However, If the mixing of the batter is carried on too long, the texture of the cupcakes can be affected. Likewise, it must be done for a sufficient period of time so that the cupcakes will rise. The resting period is an absolute requirement if the cupcakes are to be bigger and edible. 
 
In life, we too must work on aspects of our lives. We must understand that the hands-on working part of the process is needed, but so is that period when we walk away and leave the situation alone so that it can rise to meet our expectations. This is also applicable to vacating the daily activities of our lives, going away to rest and re-create. When we come back from vacation rested and refreshed, we may find ourselves able to rise up to whatever we may be faced with at home or at work.

Debra C., Millionaire Cupcakes