#cupcakes

#cupcakes

HOT COCOA CUPCAKES 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup very hot water VANILLA BEAN WHIPPED CREAM ICING 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 - vanilla beans, scraped (about 2 tsps) 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar For the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Separately, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix at low speed until incorporated. Gradually add hot water until combined. Pour batter into a lined cupcake tin. Bake about 20-25 minutes, or until they pass the toothpick test. Remove and let cool.

After experimenting with various desserts such as pies and cheesecakes, I finally crafted a winning recipe of strawberries and cream cupcakes that earned first place at the fair.

This year, Moonpig celebrates 25 years of helping customers recognize life's milestones with personalized gifts, now partnering with The Hummingbird Bakery to offer limited-edition cupcakes.