Mrs. Kostyras Spice Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Mrs. Kostyras Spice Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for tins; 4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted, plus more for tins; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature; Citrus Glaze (made with orange juice and zest; page 315)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for tins
4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted, plus more for tins
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
Pinch of ground cloves
1 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature
Citrus Glaze (made with orange juice and zest; page 315)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Brush standard muffin tins with butter; dust with flour, tapping out excess.
3
Sift together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and spices three times.
4
With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
6
Reduce speed to low.
7
Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with two additions of milk, and beating until combined after each.
8
Divide batter evenly among prepared cups, filling each three-quarters full.
9
Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until golden brown and a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
10
Transfer tins to wire racks to cool completely before removing cupcakes.
11
To finish, place cupcakes on a wire rack set over a baking sheet; spoon glaze over cupcakes, and let set.
12
Cupcakes are best eaten the same day they are glazed; keep at room temperature until ready to serve.

1162

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for tins, 4 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted, plus more for tins, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Kostyras Spice Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mrs. Kostyras Spice Cupcakes

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