"Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man!
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Pat it and prick it and mark it with a B.
Put it in the oven for Baby and me."

All of us have recited this fun poem as we rhythmatically used our hands to pat our babies' tiny hands. If performed with enthusiasm, the end result produced a big smile and possibly a giggle or two.

Once a week, in the following year, I will bake a cake (pat-a-cake) using a different recipe, present a picture, the recipe and some comments, memories, or history pertaining to the finished product.

I am always glad to hear your remarks, suggestions or send along your favorite cake recipe.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Cake Recipe #47 - Black Bottom Cupcakes


Pumpkin and/or pecan, apple or some other fruit, pie are the traditional ending to the Thanksgiving meal. But, chocolate should also be included in some form; after all, what's a meal without chocolate? These little chocolate and cream cheese splendors fit the bill and are easy to make.

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 egg, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup miniature chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dark chocolate, yum!), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (I used white), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir together until well blended. Fill muffin tins 1/3 full with the batter and top with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Makes 24 cupcakes.

Submitted by Laura Duncan Allen on allrecipes.com.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

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