Shoot The Moon Cupcakez

Makes 12 cupcakez

Ingredients:
Adzuki bean paste (Found at specialty Asian markets or online)
1&1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup yogurt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup canola oil

1. Scoop adsuki bean paste into walnut sized balls, place onto wax paper, and cover with plastic until ready to use, so they don't dry out. 

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees°F. 

3. Line a cupcakez pan with cupcakez liners. 

4. In a large bowl mix together the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

5. In a separate large bowl, mix the milk with the sugar yogurt, vanilla extract, almond extract, and oil.

6. Beat with a whisk or handheld mixer. 

7. Add the dry ingredients a little bit at a time, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides of the bowl, and mix until no lumps remain. 

8. Fill cupcakez liners 2/3 of the way, then place an adsuki paste ball in the center of each cupcake, pressing down slightly to submerge it in the batter. 

9. Bake for about 20-22 minutes, until cupcakez are slightly golden.

10. Let cool before frosting.

Recipe From: Confectionately Yours Save The Cupcake
By: Lisa Papademetriou