Nutella Cupcake
Ingredients-
- 1 1/2 c brown sugar
- 3/8 c oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2-1 c nutella
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 1 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 c milk
- 1/2 tbs vanilla extract
- 3/4 c cocoa powder
- 1/2 c boiling water
Directions-
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cupcake tins
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the brown sugar and oil. Turn on the mixer to a low speed and mix in the eggs. Add in the nutella. Let the sugar, oil, and eggs mix while sifting together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Set this mixture aside.
In another small bowl, mix the vanilla into the milk and set this aside as well. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the cocoa and whisk it until it is smooth. To the egg mixture, alternately add the flour mixture and the milk mixture beginning and ending with flour. With the mixer off, scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition. With the mixture at a low speed add the cocoa. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pour this mixture into the tins. Bake the cupcakes for approximately 15 minutes or until tester comes out clean.Banana Filling
Ingredients-
- 3 bananas
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
Directions-
In a saucepan, stir maple syrup and brown sugar until combined. Bring to a simmer and add chopped bananas. Cook until soft and allow to cool.
Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients-
- 1/2 stick butter, room temp
- 1 c peanut butter
- 1 c sugar
- 1 tsp milk
Directions-
In an electric mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter and butter. Add in sugar slowly and the milk. Mix until light and fluffy.
AssemblyOnce the cupcakes and filling have cooled, core the cupcakes and spoon in the banana filling, about 1 tsp. Cover with the tops. Pipe on the frosting with any design. Enjoy with a cold cup of milk =]
