At the table, we share special moments with our loved ones, while the aroma of cinnamon and ginger fills the room. A cup of hot tea is the perfect complement, accompanied by some irresistible Christmas cupcakes. Enjoy a Christmas tea afternoon, with the COSTA NOVA collections adding a special touch to your table.
INGREDIENTS
For the cupcakes
1 ¾ cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup honey
Zest of 1 clementine
2 large eggs
½ cup of milk
INGREDIENTS
For the cover
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup of fresh cream, very cold
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Zest of 1 clementine
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
STEP 2
Mix the dry ingredients in a COSTA NOVA bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
STEP 3
Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl, whisk melted butter, brownsugar, honey, clementine zest, and eggs until smooth.
STEP 4
Gradually add the dry ingredientsto the wet ingredients, alternatingwith the milk. Mix gently until combined.
STEP 5
Fill liners 2/3 full. Bake for
18–25 minutes or until
a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely.
STEP 6
For the Frosting: Beat mascarpone,
whipping cream, powdered sugar,
zest, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
STEP 7
Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Garnish with clementine zest.
STEP 8
Serves in COSTA NOVA tableware
to elevate the presentation!
ENJOY!