Tomato Basil Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 2
   Cupcake Preparation:
3. 3
   In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, finely chopped basil, and a pinch of salt.
4. 4
   In a second bowl, mix the eggs, oil, tomato paste, and dried tomatoes (cut into strips).
5. 5
   Add the egg/tomato mixture to the flour/basil mixture and stir until smooth.
6. 6
   Divide the mixture into muffin cups.
7. 7
   Bake for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool for 5 minutes, then unmold, and cool on a cooling rack.
9. 9
   Topping Preparation:
10. 10
    In a bowl, whisk the chopped basil with the cream cheese until smooth.
11. 11
    Cover the cupcakes with this mixture and top off each one with a cherry tomato.