Pop-tart Cupcakes

My son wanted us to make Pop-tart cupcakes. Yes, you read it right! Pop-tart cupcakes! So, we did. Why Pop-tarts? I actually have no idea. When he is given a choice for a quick break, he picks a breakfast bar. I really didn't know what to expect. I actually was surprised. The Pop-tart seemed to melt while baking but it did leave a red line for the strawberry filling. My son liked adding a corner of the Pop-tart in the frosting for decoration. If you know someone that loves Pop-tarts, then they would love the novelty of these cupcakes. The kids loved these cupcakes. My husband thought our son was pretty creative. Now, if you have any extra Pop-tarts then I suggest make some cupcakes.

Pop-tart Cupcakes
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
8 Tbsp butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until fluffy.
5. Add one egg and mix before adding the second egg.
6. Add the vanilla and mix.
7. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture alternating with 1/8 cup of milk. 
8. Add another 1/3 of the flour mixture followed by another 1/8 cup of milk. 
9. Then add the remaining flour mixture with the remaining milk.
10. Mix until just combined. 
11. Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with crumbs.
12. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
13. Allow to cool completely. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine Volume 8, Number 4.

One year ago...................................I made Blue Cheese Dressing.
Two years ago.................................I made Graduation Cap Cupcakes.
Three years ago..............................I made Texas Pralines.

Do you like my creations?

Did you already know........................
-In 1964, Kellogg's debuted Pop-tarts in four flavors.
-The initial Pop-tarts weren't frosted.
-The early Pop-tarts had a diagonal line down the middle so it can be cut into half before consuming.