For me, the July 4th holiday mean family get togethers, cook outs, swimming, fishing, boating and fun in the sun! No matter where we go or which house we end up, there is usually an array of food to go around! It's always fun to see who can be the most creative with their baking skills and make up a patriotic dish! Here is one that is super yummy and will sure to please the sweet tooth!
INGREDIENTS:
Cup Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups sugar or cane sugar
• 2 1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons, cake flour, not self-rising
• 2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 3 drops certified pure Peppermint Essential Oil (Lavender is another great option)
Frosting:
• 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 2 ounces butter
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 4-6 drops certified pure Wild Orange Essential Oil (Lemon is another great option)
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar
Cup Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups sugar or cane sugar
• 2 1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons, cake flour, not self-rising
• 2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 3 drops certified pure Peppermint Essential Oil (Lavender is another great option)
Frosting:
• 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 2 ounces butter
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 4-6 drops certified pure Wild Orange Essential Oil (Lemon is another great option)
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 18 to 25 muffin tins with cupcakes liners.
2 Measure out sugar and set aside.
3 In a large mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4 In another mixing bowl, add olive oil, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, milk, Peppermint Essential Oil. Mix for 1 minute. Add sugar and blend until completely combined.
5 Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
6 To make the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and Wild Orange Essential Oil together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time on low speed until completely combined.
7 Increase the speed to high and mix until very fluffy and smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 18 to 25 muffin tins with cupcakes liners.
2 Measure out sugar and set aside.
3 In a large mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4 In another mixing bowl, add olive oil, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, milk, Peppermint Essential Oil. Mix for 1 minute. Add sugar and blend until completely combined.
5 Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
6 To make the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and Wild Orange Essential Oil together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time on low speed until completely combined.
7 Increase the speed to high and mix until very fluffy and smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes.
8 Decorate as fancy as you wish and Enjoy!
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