Stumbleupon has become my most favorite internet community.  I signed up for a weekly email with website recommendations tailored to me. I loved this one from last week so much, I had to share it: Ming Makes Cupcakes. Looking at the site I really wanted to make EVERY cupcake recipe. Check out Cupcake 30. It was hard to choose one to start with, but this was it. Below is my version.  They are super moist, buttery and dense. The vodka brings a yummy, sweet and toasted flavor to the cupcake. I made them for a family dinner and brought the extras into the office. Not one was left:)

Cupcakes
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 c. light brown sugar
1 stick butter
1 egg
1/2 c. plain yogurt
1/2 c. almond milk
1 tsp. vinegar
1/3 c. hazelnut espresso vodka

Mix flour, soda and salt. In separate bowl add milk, yogurt, and vinegar. Let stand until milk curdles. In a separate bowl, cream brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add milk mixture and flour mixture alternately while mixing. Add vodka and mix well. Pour into mini lined, greased nonstick , or (my favorite) silicone cupcake molds/pan. Bake at 375 for about 16 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Frosting
3 oz. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
2 c. powdered sugar
3 T. hazelnut espresso vodka

Mix together ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Frost cupcakes and enjoy!

You can tell these little guys have a nice density to them from the distinctive air pockets.

The creamy frosting complements the toasty flavor and somewhat dense texture of the cupcakes.

Gosh, now I want to go eat a cupcake!:)