I realize this thread is old, but I just have to comment. These Cupcake/Muffins are WONDERFUL! My DH and son were just as impressed. I left a few fresh ones out but froze the rest so they wouldn't end up eating them all.

I don't have a food processor, so I used a hand mixer for 5 mins as you suggested. The batter was a little thicker than I expected it to be, but they came out perfectly, and I ended up with 18! I'll have to re-adjust the carb count.

Here's a pic of them just out of the oven:


Thank YOU Betty!!