Small Batch Meals

1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup white sugar 4-1/2 teaspoons egg or egg substitute 1 tablespoon sour cream 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract 2 tablespoons milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in the egg or egg substitute.  Add the vanilla, sour cream and lemon extract. Stir in the flour mixture and milk, mixing just until moistened. Pour batter into a mini loaf pan or large muffin cup. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan.   Source:  Baking for One

  2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons butter 1/4 cup white sugar 1-1/4 egg yolks (use a spoon and try to estimate about 1/4 of one yolk, plus another yolk) 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup cake flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a mini bar pan or muffin cup. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt by using a small whisk or food processor. Set aside. In a small bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with a fork until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, then stir in the vanilla. Using a fork, beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan of your choice. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched. Cool 15 minutes before turning out of pan. Source:  Baking for One

·   1/4 cup all-purpose flour ·   1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon ·   1/8 teaspoon ground cloves ·   1/8 teaspoon salt ·   1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon butter, softened ·   2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons white sugar ·   1/8 teaspoon baking soda ·   2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons unsweetened applesauce ·   2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine walnuts (optional), flour, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set asde. In another small bowl, cream butter and sugar with a fork until light and fluffy. Dissolve baking soda into applesauce and mix into creamed butter. Add flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Pour batter into a greased muffin cup or mini bar pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. SOURCE:  Baking for One