Jam filled cupcakes

Way easier than you think.
Desserts have never been my strong spot so I am trying to start with the easiest recipes- cupcakes being one of them. You can either use a cupcake tray or silicone cupcake liners. I use the latter- since they are so much easier to wash and store.
I know, I could have a better photo, but i'm only human, trying to make cupcakes.

Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, pinch of salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk

For the frosting:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup of your favorite jam

How to: 
Cupcakes:

1. Beat the  flour, baking powder, and salt.Add the sugar and 1/2 cup butter and beat in eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla and with mixer on low, beat in flour and milk.
2. Pour the batter in the cupcake liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let it cool before you add the frosting. 
3. Using a paring knife, cut a  piece from the top of each cupcake,fill each hole with your favourite jam and replace cutout pieces.

Frosting:

1. Whisk together the sugar, cocoa, and a pinch of salt. With then electric mixer beat half a cup of butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add cocoa mixture,  2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy and you 're ready to frost.

For extra flavor and decoration you can top the cupcakes with the same fruit as the jam.

Quick, easy and perfect if you want to become popular at work.
One easy hour in the kitchen will have people talking about you all morning the next day.