Sunday, February 3, 2013

Super Bowl Cupcakes

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!  The Ravens and 49ers have just kicked off, but I had to post about my Super Bowl dessert.  About 2 weeks ago, Glutino tweeted back at me, after I mentioned I wanted to use their pretzels in a recipe.  I have been trying to figure out the best way to use them ever since, and finally decided that I wanted to incorporate them into a cupcake.  Then I thought it would be fun to make something savory and sweet for the Super Bowl.  And then I thought it would be REALLY fun to make something savory and sweet and boozy for the Super Bowl!  So I had the privilege of combining two of my favorite (gluten free) things: Glutino Pretzels and Julian Hard Cider!



I made the icing first:

3 cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons Julian's
1/2 cup smashed Glutino pretzels
1 stick unsalted butter

Sift the confectioner's sugar - or, if you don't have a sifter, simply whisk it in a bowl.  Add the confectioner's sugar to the butter (room temperature), and mix on the medium speed of an electric mixer.  Then add then add the vanilla, Julian's, and finally the Glutino pretzels, mixing well after each addition.

Cupcakes (makes 1 dozen):

1 1/2 cups all purpose gluten free flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 cup crushed Glutino pretzels
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup Julian's

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line your cupcake tin with cupcake holders.  Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, xanthan gum, and Glutino pretzels in a bowl.  Whisk together and set aside.  In a mixing bowl, add the brown sugar to the butter (room temperature), and mix on the medium speed of an electric mixer.  Then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Next add the vanilla.  Finally, alternate between adding the flour mixture and the Julian's.  Scoop the batter into your cupcake tins, and bake for 20 minutes.





ENJOY!!

gfreelove,
Katie
@KatiesKakes
www.katieskakesnj.com

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Mid-Winter Menu

Happy Saturday and Happy February!  I can't believe that the first month of 2013 has come and gone.  In honor of the most romantic month of the year, I have decided to update our menu.  We have four new love-inspired treats, along with our two year round staples, to complete our Mid-Winter Menu.  Enjoy!

gfreelove,
Katie
@KatiesKakes
katieskakesnj.com

Ben's Breakfast Treat
banana bread with toasted walnuts and chocolate chips - now available in loaf and mini muffin form

Nannie's Toffee Bars
brown sugar squares topped with melted chocolate - nuts optional 

Give Me S'more Love
chocolate cupcake with toasted marshmallow frosting

The Look of Love
red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting and red sprinkles

Toast to Love
pink champagne cupcakes with champagne frosting, topped with edible pearls

Gentlemen Prefer Blondies
delicious blondies with semi-sweet chocolate chips