sweet pea cupcakes

By sanmo_babe

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups of peas, pureed
• 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 1/2 cups of cake flour
• pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• Sour Cream Frosting
• 1/4 cup of butter, room temperature
• 1/3 cup of sour cream
• 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

1) Whisk together the eggs and sugar until bright and well emulsified.
2) Add the oil, extract, lemon juice, and pea puree. Mix well.
3) Add the flour and baking powder. Beat until just mixed.
4) Scoop into cupcake papers and bake in a 375 F oven for 14-16 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Set aside to cool, then frost.

Sour Cream Frosting:
Beat the ingredients until light and fluffy, and slightly stiff peaks form.