When a girl wants cake!!

And it's below freezing outside, it's a great time to warm up that oven and make some yourself! I found this recipe for mini cupcakes but decided to make little cakes instead! 

 

Original recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mini-Vanilla-Cupcakes-109045?mbid=ipapp

My verdict of the recipe? The cake is tasty but quite dense so you do need coffee or tea for it. 

Here's what I did differently? Nothing much. Added 1 tsp of vanilla and 1/2 tsp lime juice. Bake for about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Frosting? Nutella frosting. Here is what I did:

2 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp icing sugar, 1 tbsp to 1.5 tbsp Nutella, 1/2 tsp vanilla and about 1/2 to 1 tsp half and half (or whipping cream or whole milk) and a pinch of salt

How to make it? Whip butter + sugar until smooth. Add Nutella, salt and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add half and half (start with 1/4 tsp) and increase until desired consistency is reached.