{Chocolate Chip Cupcakes by Martha Stewart}

Kids of all ages are bound to adore white cupcakes studded with chocolate
morsels. Whipped egg whites folded into the batter produce a light
and airy crumb. Tossing the chocolate chips with a bit of fl our helps ensure
they will be distributed throughout, rather than sink to the bottoms as
they bake. The chocolate frosting is so rich and satiny, you’ll want to pair it
with other cupcakes in this book, especially yellow buttermilk (page 26)
and devil’s food (page 34). makes 30
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line standard muffi n tins with paper liners.
Whisk together 3B cups cake fl our, the baking powder, and salt. Stir the
vanilla into the milk to combine.
2. With an electric mixer on medium- high speed, cream butter until
smooth. Adding the sugar in a steady stream, beat until pale and fl uffy.
Reduce speed to low. Add fl our mixture in three batches, alternating
with two additions of milk mixture, and beating until just combined
after each.
3. In another bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk the
egg whites until stiff peaks form (do not overmix). Fold one- third of the
egg whites into the batter to lighten. Gently fold in the remaining whites
until just combined. Toss chocolate chips with remaining tablespoon
cake fl our, and gently fold into batter.
4. Divide batter evenly among lined cups, fi lling each three- quarters full.
Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in centers
comes out clean and the tops are springy to the touch, about 22 minutes.
Transfer tins to wire racks to cool completely before removing cupcakes.
Cupcakes can be stored overnight at room temperature, or frozen up to
2 months, in airtight containers.
5. To fi nish, use a small offset spatula to spread cupcakes with frosting.
Refrigerate up to 3 days in airtight containers; bring to room temperature
and, if desired, decorate with sprinkles before serving.
3 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sifted
cake fl our (not self- rising)
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pure vanilla
extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons
(1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter,
room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
5 large egg whites, room
temperature
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet
chocolate chips
Dark Chocolate Frosting
(page 302)
Round candy sprinkles
(nonpareils), for decorating
(optional)
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