Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing | Recipe

This recipe makes the moistest and softest cupcakes ever! They are so buttery and fluffy and matches this buttercream icing very well. These are great for any celebrations or just to eat on their own. You have to try this recipe and you will never turn back to using those box cake mixes again!

Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe                                                                                                  Recipe by iSaamuel 
INGREDIENTS;
2 eggs,
120ml of milk,
100g of all purpose flour,
1 teaspoon of baking powder,
115g of unsalted butter,
100g of sugar

Vanilla Buttercream Icing
75g of unsalted butter,
165g of powdered sugar,
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Tip: Like with all recipes, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature so that they combine well. (e.g the eggs won't separate with the butter and the batter won't split.)

METHOD;
1. Whisk eggs and milk together until well homogenised. Set aside.
2. Sift the flour and baking powder into another bowl. Whisk and set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, add in the butter and sugar. Beat for 8-10 minutes until pale and fluffy. While doing so, start off on low speed and gradually increase to a high speed.
4. Add in 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix briefly. While mixing, add in 1/2 of the wet ingredients. Let this mix until well combined.
5. Add in the second third of the dry ingredients, followed by the rest of the wet ingredients. Mix well before adding the rest of the dry ingredients and beating the mixture until completely smooth.

Tip: This is called the Alternating Creaming method and consists of alternating adding the dry and wet ingredients. (Starting off with adding the flour and ending with the flour.) By doing this, everything has an even chance of incorporating and the heavy ingredients (butter) gets introduced to the lighter ingredients (flour, milk)- think of it like lightening up a heavy mixture with egg whites or cream. The result gives a very fluffy and airy product.

6. Divide the mixture with an ice cream scoop between 6-8 cupcake cases. Each cupcake case should be filled about 3/4 way full, allowing room for the cupcakes to rise.
7. Bake at 180c for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of each cupcake comes out clean. They should appear nice and golden brown.

 8. Once baked, let these cupcakes cool completely before decorating.

Vanilla Buttercream
1. Beat butter and gradually add in the powdered sugar. Add in the vanilla once combined.
2. Whisk this mixture on high speed for 5-7 minutes until the mixture adopts a pale yellow colour and it appears smooth.


Assembly
1. Pipe out the icing onto each cupcake. I like to use a pastry bag fitted with a Wilton 1M star tip/nozzle for a professional look.
2. Decorate with your favorite sprinkles or even chocolate chips.
Enjoy.

Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe

A soft cake oozing with a warm chocolate center than no one can resist underneath a sprinkle of elegant powdered sugar.

Chocolate Lava Cake. There's a reason why you see this dessert at almost every restaurant you visit.. because it's so good! It's elegant, it looks professional, and it is delicious. Once you make this, everyone won't stop praising you! Give this recipe a try for that meal you have planned!

Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe                                                                         Recipe by iSaamuel

INGREDIENTS;
50g of 65% Dark Chocolate,
50g of 55% Milk Chocolate,
50g of Butter,
50g of Sugar,
2 Eggs,
1 Tsp of Pure Vanilla Extract,
1/4 Cup of All Purpose Flour,
Butter and Cocoa Powder to grease and coat ramekins,

Powdered Sugar and fruits to garnish.

1. Over a pan of simmering water, place a large heatproof bowl on top with you Dark and Milk Chocolate placed inside along with the butter. Make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl, and that the bowl should be completely dry, as well as the utensils you are using to melt the chocolate, as it could seize up the chocolate, turning it clumpy meaning you would have to start again.
2. Set the melted chocolate aside once it has completely melted thoroughly with the butter. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the sugar together.
3. With your pan of water simmering still on the stove, place the bowl of whisked eggs on top. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the eggs are warm to the touch, light and thick. Set aside.
4. Pour the melted chocolate into the whisked eggs and whisk constantly. Add the vanilla extract. Mix well.
5. Whisk in the flour until the batter is lump free. Grease 3 ramekins with butter and cocoa powder. Fill each one evenly with equal amounts of cake batter 3/4 way full.
6. Bake at 180C for 5-10 minutes.
How will you know they're ready? Check at 5 minutes to see if the cake is baked on top. Shake the cake little and it should be still a little 'jiggly'.
7. Make sure the cakes do not overbake. Serve immediately once taken out from the oven to quickly enjoy the molten center.
Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fruits, and get ready for endless praise from family and friends. Enjoy!

Sweet Crêpes!

  
INGREDIENTS;                                                                                                       Recipe by iSaamuel
1 Egg,
1/2 Cup of Milk,
1/2 Cup of Plain Flour,
2 Tbsps of Sugar,
2 Tbsps of Butter (Melted),
1 Tsp of Vanilla Extract (Optional.) 

Make the Crêpes savory, by omitting the sugar and adding a 1/2 tsp of Salt to the batter! Serve with Grated Parmesan Cheese and Ham, sprinkled on with freshly ground black pepper to make the best breakfast ever! ^___^

1- In a large bowl, whisk together the Melted Butter, Egg, Vanilla Extract and Sugar together until everything's well combined.
2- Add the Flour in a few additions while whisking vigorously to prevent a lumpy batter.
3- Heat the pan on medium-low heat and use a ladle to scoop the batter on to the pan.
4- Swirl the pan until the batter is distributed evenly and is in a circle. Once the crepe is filled with air, it is ready to flip. When the crepe is flipped, place it on a plate to let cool down.
5- Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 until there is no crepe batter remaining and all the crepes have been cooked.
6. When all the crepes have cooled down, decorate them with some whipped cream and fresh fruits- yum! Be creative and sprinkle them with Powdered Sugar for an elegant look and a hint of sweetness.

This is when the Crêpe is ready flip!

Now that you have the best crêpe recipe, go ahead and make it to impress your family and friends now! You could also drizzle on some Chocolate Sauce/Syrup or spread each crêpe with Nutella... yum! (: Like this recipe? Please share to your friends and family!