Garam Masala Cupcakes
While Garam Masala is a typically Indian spice blend for cooking, the uses for it go far across borders. This sweet and spicy mix is the perfect topping, mix-in, seasoning, and marinade that’s around.
Garam Masala Cupcakes
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. corn starch
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp. MarnaMaria Garam Masala plus extra for decorating
1 batch Cream Cheese Frosting
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and Garam Masala.
In the bowl of stand mixture (you can also use a hand mixer), cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color. About 5 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, sift together the flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Working in batches, with the mixer running, add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the creamed sugar and butter. Then add 1/3 of the milk mixture. Continue alternating flour and milk, finishing with the milk. Mix until just combined.The batter will be very thick.
Scoop batter into a prepared cupcake pan, filling about 2/3 the way full.
Bake cupcakes for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
When cool, frost cupcakes and sprinkle with a bit more Garam Masala for a beautiful finished product with some extra spice!
Makes 12 cupcakes
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