Autumn Cupcakes!
November 7, 2014
Autumn — the time of year when leaves are crispier, Netflix is greatly appreciated, hot chocolate is given a special slot in your schedule, and most importantly, the time when you are more thankful for the food you have. Fall is a season in which the cuisine is primarily revolved around one ingredient- pumpkin. With this said, we bring to you a recipe that can be used for entertaining your guests, your own comfort, and to cure boredom.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cups oil
- t teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can pumpkin
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° and place cupcake liners in pan
- Mix all wet ingredients together
- In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients together
- Pour wet ingredients over the dry and mix until incorporated (NOTE: don’t overmix)
- Scoop batter into cupcake pan, place in oven for 15 minutes
- To check if ready, place toothpick in center
- Beat butter and cream cheese until it’s a paste
- Add vanilla and incorporate
- Add powdered sugar, mix until fluffy
- Let cupcakes cool for 45 minutes before frosting
- For filling, melt bittersweet chocolate with a little butter
- Scoop out circle (about one inch) out of cupcake
- Poor chocolate in hole
- Frost cupcake
- Enjoy