straight up now tell me...

how crazy is paula abdul????

this woman is batshit crazy. whether she was crying after each performance on american idol or falling asleep mid business meeting, this woman if off her rocker. whatever she is on, (or off of) i want some. so needless to say when i came across her recipe for vanilla cupcakes i had to try it. i was a bit disappointed when the recipe didn't call for a tablespoon of xanax or 5 oz. of vodka, but i have to say these turned out pretty good. not $3.50 a cupcake worthy, but slathered with some frosting i would say they were edible. i do however think this lady should stick to self medicating and emotional breakdowns on national television because i am still in search of my perfect yellow cake recipe. i posted the recipe below for any of you nutballs that are in the market for a subpar yellow cake recipe...

paula abdul's very vanilla cupcakes

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. in another bowl, beat butter with a mixer on high until fluffy.  gradually beat in sugar.  reduce speed to medium, beat in eggs one at a time, then add the egg yolk and vanilla.  reduce speed to low and alternate beating in flour misture and milk until blended.
3. fill muffin tins with paper liners.  spoon batter into tins, about 3/4 full each.
4. bake 20 minutes until cupcakes tops are lightly golden.  cool 15 minutes in the tins on a wire rack.  add frosting as desired.

enjoy!