Cornbread Cupcakes with Chili Cheese Frosting

Cornbread cupcakes with chili cheese frosting are a unique twist on traditional cornbread, adding a savory and spicy element to a classic dish.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Cornbread Cupcakes with Chili Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Canned corn kernels
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 tablespoon Green onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the corn kernels and grated cheddar cheese.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the chili cheese frosting. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, chili powder, and chopped green onions until well combined.
7. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the chili cheese frosting.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 8g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.