and that is CUPCAKE WARS!! on the Food Network
If you live in America or have American TV then you should definitely watch this
talented baker's from America come and compete and try and create the best cupcakes with the ingredients given and an objective in mind, like the cupcake may need to be elegant or fun. They start with four and each round they are eliminated until two are left. These two then remake the cupcakes they have made (but better and in bulk) and create a stand for an event. Whoever wins get to go to the event and show off their cupcakes obviously boosting their business.
So I'm gonna share extra yummy recipe from the show and you can find others on the website that I believe you should try and wow all your friends.
Its a complete sugar rush!! (Just remember when doing it, if are new to this take your time it will be worth the wait)
Chocolate Cherry Cola Cupcakes with Red Licorice Filling and Marshmallow Frosting
(taken from Food Network)
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| Recipe courtesy Bake You Happy, Cupcake Wars, 2010 |
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry cola, warmed in microwave for 1 minute
- Red Licorice Filling, recipe follows
- 2 cups crushed yogurt-covered pretzels
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 regular size cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, half-and-half, oil, and vanilla and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the warmed cherry cola until fully combined.
Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until the cupcakes spring back when touched with your finger, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool in the pans for a few minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Red Licorice Filling
- 5 ounces red licorice (about 10 jumbo pieces) (recommended: Red Vines)
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
Tear the licorice into 1 inch pieces and place in a saucepan with the water over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk in the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbly. Continue to cook for 1 minute, and then remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature.
Marshmallow Frosting
- 8 egg whites
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Place the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with boiling water. Whisk constantly over the heat for 1 to 3 minutes. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and beat with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks have formed, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Cherry Cola Glaze
- 3 to 5 teaspoons cherry cola
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Add the cherry cola, 1 teaspoon at a time, to the powdered sugar until it has a good consistency to drizzle on cupcakes.
Fill each of the cupcakes with Red Licorice Filling. Sprinkle the crushed yogurt covered pretzels on top. Top with Marshmallow Frosting and drizzle with Cherry Cola Glaze.
I hope it send your taste buds wild!! Explore the website and be bold and try a recipe
Cupcake in Training =x
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