Raisin Cupcakes

These cupcakes are so moist and delicious, perfect with coffee and to guests, i like the adult rum version but orange juice will work fine also :)

Set oven to 325 degrees f.

Line 16 standard-size muffin cups.

In a saucepan , bring raisins and rum just to a simmer over medium heat.

Remove from heat.

In a small bowl combine the flour with baking powder and cinnamon.

In another bowl beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla , beat well.

Alternately stir in flour mixture and milk into butter mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Drain raisins and discard soaking liquid , then stir raisins into batter.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan filling three-quarters full.

Bake cupcakes about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and cupcakes test done.

Cool then transfer to a rack.

dark raisin, rum, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, half-and-half