The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Curd and Lemon Infused Coconut Cream Frosting)
It is that time of year again! Yep, folks it is my birthday. Let's be real it is the best day in the universe because this is the day my gorgeous smile, rapier wit, and endless love and enthusiasm were unleashed into the world with a sensible Hatcha! To make the day even more special, I like to create a new birthday cake recipe to celebrate what has been and what is to come. This year was no exception.
Ingredients:
Lemon Cupcake with Raspberry Curd and Lemon Infused Coconut Cream Frosting
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| Enjoying a cupcake at my birthday picnic in Central Park |
Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 Cup Non Dairy Milk (Almond, Rice, Soy Milk)
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp of Lemon Juice
1/3 Cup Oil
1/2 tsp Vanilla
Zest of one Lemon
3/4 Sugar
1 1/3 Cup Flour
3/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp Corn Starch
1/4 tsp Salt
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
In Active Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
In Active Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners. In a liquid measuring cup, pour in the non-dairy milk and 1 tsp of lemon juice and set aside. In the bowl of a mixer, pour in oil, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar. Mix together with the paddle attachment. Add in the dry ingredients, turn the mixer on low, and slowly add the milk mixture until it is entirely incorporated and the batter is smooth. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before serving.
Raspberry Curd
Ingredients:
5 Egg Yolks
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
3/4 Cup Sugar
12 oz Frozen Raspberries Thawed
2-3 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Butter Cubed
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 2 Hours
Servings:1 1/2 - 3 Cups
Directions:
In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar, raspberries, and lemon juice. Whisk vigorously, and continuously over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add one tablespoon of corn starch and continue to whisk, add second tablespoon and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Take it off the heat immediately and fold in the butter 3-4 cubes at a time. Make sure that all of the butter is incorporated before adding more. Place a sieve over a heat safe bowl and run the curd through the sieve until it is smooth and shiny. Cover the curd with plastic wrap making sure that the plastic wrap is touching the curd. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until cold - at least 2 hours. Serve or store in an air tight mason jar.
Raspberry Curd
Ingredients:
5 Egg Yolks
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
3/4 Cup Sugar
12 oz Frozen Raspberries Thawed
2-3 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Butter Cubed
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 2 Hours
Servings:1 1/2 - 3 Cups
Directions:
In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar, raspberries, and lemon juice. Whisk vigorously, and continuously over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add one tablespoon of corn starch and continue to whisk, add second tablespoon and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Take it off the heat immediately and fold in the butter 3-4 cubes at a time. Make sure that all of the butter is incorporated before adding more. Place a sieve over a heat safe bowl and run the curd through the sieve until it is smooth and shiny. Cover the curd with plastic wrap making sure that the plastic wrap is touching the curd. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until cold - at least 2 hours. Serve or store in an air tight mason jar.
Coconut Cream FrostingIngredients:1 Cup Coconut CREAM (not milk) Cold1/4 Cup Vegetable Shortening1 - 2 Tbsp Lemon Zest4 Cups Confectioners Sugar (sifted)4-5 tbsp Coconut Milk
Prep Time: 24 HoursActive Prep Time: 10 MinutesServings: 2-3 CupsDirections:
In a stand mixer, place the butter and cold coconut cream and give it a quick mix. Add the lemon zest and 2 cups of the confectioners sugar at a time and whip for 3-5 minutes until the frosting is creamy and whipped texture. If the frosting is too thick add coconut milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach desired texture.
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