Churro Cupcakes

   Cinco de Mayo celebration would not complete without Churro Cupcakes.- they're moist cinnamon spiced cupcakes topped with luscious vanilla buttercream and garnished with a crispy baked Churro.. They are positively divine for any serious cinnamon lover, and they have the same Churro taste in a sweet and fluffy cupcake. In one word? Irresistible..!!

Ingredients::
1 box Vanilla cake mix(plus ingredients on the back of box)
1 small box Vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tbls Cinnamon powder
For Frosting:
1 box Vanilla frosting
1 tbls Cinnamon powder
Some Cinnamon Sugar
Some baked Churros (in a pieces)

Method::
* Preheat oven on 350*F.
* In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to package direction.
* Stir the pudding mix and cinnamon into the batter to combine.
* Portion the batter evenly among the cupcake baking tray.
* Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until  a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
* Cool down completely.
* In a bowl combine cinnamon powder and vanilla frosting well.
* Pipe frosting high onto cooled cupcakes.
* Garnish with a freshly baked Churro piece(I used cinnamon twists cause i have no churros anymore;) and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

 *Enjoy!!
                                           Happy Cinco De Mayo!!!

Snickerdoole Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Frosting

     Happy Halloween!!!
     Happy Diwali & Prosperous New Year to all my Indian readers...!!
         Get up and give trick and treat (both) to your kids and love ones... A easy and sweet recipe on this Halloween!!! And of course a new modern sweet way to celebrate a Diwali with this delicious Cupcakes...

 
   Also my #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for #fallrecipes

INGREDIENTS::

FOR CUPCAKES:

* 1 and 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided

* 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, melted

* 1 large egg

* 1/4 cup (60g) yogurt

* 3/4 cup (180ml) milk

* 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For Cinnamon- Brown Sugar Frosting

* 1 cup (2 sticks or 230g) salted or unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
* 3-4 Cups Confectioners' Sugar
* 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or half-and-half*
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* Salt to taste

* 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

* 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar

 

METHOD:::

*Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.
* In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
* In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave. Whisk in 1 cup of sugar - mixture will be gritty. Stir in egg, yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until no lumps remain. Batter will be thick.

* In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon together.  Set aside.

* Spoon 2 scant Tablespoons of cupcake batter into each cupcake liner.

 
* Top with 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
* Top with 1 heaping Tablespoon of cupcake batter, until the cupcake tins are about 3/4 full. Some of the cinnamon-sugar filling from the center layer may peek through the top layer of batter.

*  Top each cupcake with 1 teaspoon more of the cinnamon-sugar.
* Bake the cupcakes for 19-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 
* Allow to cool completely before frosting.

For Frosting;
* Beat softened butter on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer.
* Beat for about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
* Add confectioners' sugar, cream, and vanilla extract with the mixer running. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes 
* Add more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin or more cream if the frosting is too thick. (Optional)
* Taste the frosting and add salt if frosting is too sweet (1/4 teaspoon).
* Remove half of the frosting from the mixing bowl and transfer to a smaller mixing bowl.  
* Add 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon and beat until combined, about 30 seconds to swirl the frosting.

* Spoon half cinnamon frosting into the piping bag and half vanilla frosting into the piping bag. (See below for a visual.)

* Pipe onto cupcakes as desired. 
* Simply frost the cupcakes with both the vanilla and cinnamon frostings.

* Sprinkle some Brown Sugar on frosting.

* Serve them or store them for later use too.

* Enjoy!

Happy Baking on these Halloween!!
 May every day of the New Year glow with good cheer and happiness for you and your family... Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year....

Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar

           "Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar"!  Yes, it really is easy and makes for such a visually appealing way to dress up cupcakes, not that cupcakes need to be dressed up as the name itself is cute and enticing! This recipe is specially for them who are really obsessive for cupcakes. Enjoy this Christmas to the fullest extent with these cupcakes.

                 I really hope you enjoy this recipe and gets you in the Christmas spirit.
                                               Merry Christmas!!!
    Let's spread the joy by  #foodiemonday #bloghop , in this Christmas season with #cakemonday challenge.

Ingredients:
For Cup Cake;
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 stick (8tbls) unsalted butter(room temp.)
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbls red food color(liquid)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
For Buttercream Frosting;
1 cup softened butter
2-4 tbls milk
1/2 tbls vanilla extract
3-4 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Method:
For Cupcakes;
* Pre heat the oven to 350*F.
* Place the paper liners on cupcakes baking tray.
* Take a mixing bowl.
* Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
* In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, food color, vinegar and vanilla extract.
* In a big bowl or electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed for about 1 min.
* Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combine, on low speed.
* Add some dry flour mix and buttermilk mix one by one and some by some.
* Mix until all combined.
* Make sure the batter is mixed well.

* Scoop the batter into cupcake cups with spoon or ice cream scooper.

* Bake for 10-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centers come out clean.
* Make sure do not over bake.
* Cool completely on wire rack.

For Buttercream Frosting;
* Beat the butter with an electric beater for a few minutes.(until creamy)
* Add 3 cups powdered sugar and beat on low until the butter has absorbed the sugar.
* Add vanilla extract, salt & 2 tbls milk and beat again on medium speed.
* Beat medium - high speed for about 3-4 minutes.
* If  the frosting looks too stiff than add some milk.
* If the frosting looks too loose, than add some sugar.
* Keep it in fridge for a while.
Arrange in jar;
* Once the cupcakes cool down, place 1 cupcake in a jar.

* Put a layer of frosting, with the help of decorative tip.
* Take another cupcake and place on frosting.

* Repeat the steps as many times as you want.

* Sprinkle some crumble cake on top of frosting.

* Cover the jar with lid and package however you like!

      It will be heartbreaking to eat, as it is so pretty, but it is so yummy!
  Easy right? I know, if I can do it , than you can do it too. Try it for sure.

 "Life is short, eat more cupcakes!" 

Happy Cooking until next time.!