Ingredients:-
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup Tastefully Olive Blood Orange
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Ingredients For the Balsamic Buttercream frosting:-
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Tastefully Olive balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Baking Instruct
- Preheat Oven tyo 350 degrees F.
- Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. . In a separate large bowl, mix the olive oil and sugar until fully incorporated.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix until completely blended.
- Mix in half of the flour mixture, followed by half of the milk. Mix well, and then repeat with the remaining flour mixture and milk.
- Once the batter is fully mixed, spoon it into the cupcake liners, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of a cupcake. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Directions for the Balsamic Butter Cream Frosting:
- Beat the butter with an electric mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing well before each addition.
- Add in the balsamic vinegar and vanilla extract
- Continue mixing until the frosting has a light and fluffy consistency.
Once the cupcakes have cooled off, spoon the butter cream frosting into a piping bag and pipe onto each cupcake Then garnish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar on top.
Enjoy your delicious and sophisticated Ultimate Cupcake!
To learn more about the rich history and benefits of olive oil, check out these additional resources:
- Health Benefits of Olive Oil
- The Mediterranean Diet Guide
External Links:
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source
- Healthline: 11 Proven Benefits of Olive Oil
These links provide valuable information and insights that can enhance your understanding and appreciation of olive oil's historical and contemporary significance.