Anise/Licorice Cupcakes With Fluffy White Frosting
Anise and licorice have been used in baking for centuries and are known for their distinct and aromatic flavors.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Anise extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Licorice extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Flour
- 2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the milk, anise extract, and licorice extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the fluffy white frosting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 270kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13g20%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.