These cupcakes pay homage to Bennie's unique habit of adding gold flakes to his coffee, symbolizing his desire to find magic in the mundane and the extravagant in everyday life.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Cream butter and sugar together.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
Mix in flour, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Pour batter into cupcake tins.
Bake for 20 minutes, let cool, and top with gold flakes.