Milk Tart Cupcakes (Melktert Cupcakes)

These cupcakes bring the flavors of milk tart into a fun, bite-sized treat.

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling:

• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
3. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
4. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla.
5. Mix well.
6. Gradually add flour and baking powder, stirring until smooth.
7. Fill cupcake liners halfway.
8. In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar.
9. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with a little cold milk, then add to the hot mixture, stirring until thickened.
10. Remove from heat and mix in egg and vanilla.
11. Pour the filling over the cupcakes and bake for 20-25 minutes.
12. Cool and dust with cinnamon before serving.