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German Chocolate Cupcakes

German Chocolate Cupcakes

4.3

Prep
Cook
5 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cupcakes:
  2. 2 Combine evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg yolks, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high, whisking constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in coconut, pecans, and almond extract. Transfer to a medium bowl, and cool in the refrigerator, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just chilled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners, and lightly coat liners with baking spray.
  4. 4 Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, espresso granules, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Stir in sour cream, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs just until smooth. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups (about 1/3 cup batter each).
  5. 5 Place pan in preheated oven; immediately reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Chocolate Frosting:
  7. 7 Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of cupcakes comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes; transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Place butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping down sides as needed, about 3 minutes. Stir in melted chocolate, cream, and vanilla until combined and smooth. Cover and chill until just firm, about 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Stir frosting, and spoon into a piping bag fitted with a Wilton #21 fluted tip. Pipe a circle around the edge of each cupcake. Spoon coconut icing inside each circle of chocolate frosting.
  10. 10 Serve and enjoy!

By Ita Mac Airt

TikTok Hot Honey Halloumi

TikTok Hot Honey Halloumi

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice halloumi into 6 to 8 even pieces.
  2. 2 Combine honey, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, thyme leaves, and salt in a shallow bowl. Add halloumi slices and turn to coat each side. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the cheese slices in the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, checking regularly to make sure it doesn't burn.
  4. 4 Once the halloumi has reached a golden brown color, move to a serving plate. Top with leftover marinade and garnish with additional thyme leaves. Serve with crackers or pita bread.

By Annie Campbell

Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)

Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Tightly pack the sushi rice into a square 8x8-inch cake pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in the freezer.
  2. 2 Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the rice into thick, rectangular shapes, about 2 to 3 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Carefully move the pieces to the hot oil and fry until they reach a deep golden brown color, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Combine diced tuna with mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  4. 4 To assemble, place fried sushi rice on a serving platter. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spicy tuna mixture. Layer a few slices of avocado on top of each piece. Garnish with a thin drizzle of Sriracha, a jalapeño slice, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

By Annie Campbell