Pureandyummy.wordpress.com. Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes « December 18, 2010 by pureandyummy Here I go with another cupcake recipe, that makes three in a row, not that anyone is counting. :) What can I say, I love cupcakes!
That and I just threw my daughter a birthday party and I am still sharing all my fun recipes from that wonderful day. Last year I decided to finally try the popular peppermint mocha from Starbucks and oh…my…goodness…was I sorry that I hadn’t tried it before! All year long I have been waiting for it to be back in season and I am so happy that the time is here! I have enjoyed quite a few of them already this season! These cupcakes were very delicious. Ingredients: For the cupcakes: 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2-3 tsp. espresso powder 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 1 cup whole milk 1 cup strong brewed coffee 1 tsp. peppermint extract 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs Adapted From: Annie’s Eats.
Recipes, menus, meal ideas, food, and cooking tips. Cream of Broccoli Soup II Recipe. Butternut Squash Soup Recipe. Sprinkle Bakes. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries. Call me easily amused, but these little torch-topped cupcakes delight me.
Besides being a cute novelty item for a party, I think they would add a little drama to the end of a romantic meal. I've been looking for something different to serve for Valentine's dessert, and this is definitely different. The strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a bit of liquor, then ignited with a match. For the cake portion, I chose a One Bowl Chocolate Cupcake recipe because 1. it's quick 2. it is easy, and 3. it fits my prerequisite for a light ending on date night.
I should say, a light ending provided you don't eat too many. The cakes are just sweet enough, and have a light, fluffy crumb - the perfect vehicle for rich chocolate buttercream. Notes for flaming strawberries:Any alcohol below 80 proof will not ignite well. Shaina made a margarita version of this on Babble Food. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries Yield: About 20 cupcakes [click to print]Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Joy the Baker — I feel like I’m grasping tight to the things around me these days.
I’m probably the first to shrug off the change of season, the change of moving cities, and the change of traveling a ton as no big deal…. but it all adds up to matter and I have to admit I feel a little crazy in the brain. This season I’ve started a new workout routine. Since I’ve moved away from my beloved SoulCycle in California, I’ve started practicing Bikram Yoga in New Orleans.
I’m terrible. Who knew bending could be so dang challenging? I’ve also taken out my Tender cookbook (a Spring go-to) and am daydreaming my way through Donald Link’s Down South cookbook in an effort to acclimate myself to my new city and surroundings. Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread. I’m sorry.
I know it’s Monday morning and you probably came here for some pretty pictures of food that you could glance at, and then move on with your day… and here I go thrusting warm, soft cinnamon sugar bread in your face. It’s not fair. I know it’s not fair. I know that now you’re craving cinnamon rolls, and cream cheese frosting and chili fries and hot dogs. I am too… and I already ate half of this warm bread. You don’t deserve this sort of torture. This bread hits all the comfort spots in my soul. I’m sorry and you’re welcome and I love you. Let’s start at the beginning. I did this all without the use of a stand mixer and dough hook. This dough can be made and left to rise , then refrigerated overnight for use in the morning. This is the dough just before it’s left to rise. After the dough has rested and risen for an hour, I knead it in a few tablespoons of flour.
This is the part in the bread process where you can wrap the dough and place it in the fridge to rest overnight. Feed your eyes.