CUPCAKES (12)
6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons 0% Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp cocoa powder
6 tbsp milk, room temperature
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
1 – 1 1/4 cups, sifted icing sugar
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
1 – 1 1/4 cups, sifted icing sugar
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting
2 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 tablespoons butter
2 tbsps Nutella
2 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 tablespoons butter
2 tbsps Nutella
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 – 1 1/4 cups, sifted icing sugar
1 – 1 1/4 cups, sifted icing sugar
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 3 to minutes. Add the yogurt and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Add one egg and mix until well combined. Add the remaining egg and mix until well combined.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder and cocoa in a medium bowl and stir into the mixture.
4. Add the milk to the mixture and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
5. Fill the cupcake liners about halfway with batter. Bake the cupcakes for 14 to 18 minutes (mine were done at 14 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Frosting:
1. To make the vanilla frosting, beat the butter and cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add as much icing sugar until required consistency reached.
2. To make the nutella frosting, beat the butter and cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa and nutella and mix until smooth. Add as much icing sugar until required consistency reached..
3. To pipe both at the same time fill a mixing bag with one on either side.
