All dairy in the original recipe was completely omitted from the recipe. The butter in the crust was replaced by crisco vegetable shortening and the buttermilk in the chocolate cupcakes was cut as well, as was the baking soda. This is due to the combined leavening properties of the buttermilk and baking soda, which was …
Science Behind the Crust The crust contains graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. The graham cracker crumbs contain graham flour, which contains whole wheat. This means gluten is very present in graham cracker crumbs, allowing for more structure in the crust. The sugar sweetens the mixture, as well as slightly limits gluten formation, though …
A lot of people around the world suffer from lactose intolerance. In fact, 30-50 million people suffer from lactose intolerance in the United States alone. The symptoms can go from mild to worse, and a lot of good foods and desserts contain dairy. To make consuming these cupcakes safe for those with lactose intolerance, I …
My S’mores cupcakes recipe is not like other cupcake recipes. This cupcake has three levels: a graham cracker crust on the bottom, dark chocolate cake in the middle, and smooth marshmallow icing on top. Attached below is a Time and Activity Chart to sum up the intricacies of the S’mores Cupcake. Printable version: Smores Cupcakes …
Hi! My name is Ava Nicholson and I’m from Hanover, Pennsylvania. I am a freshman Law and Policy Major. I participate a lot in the Music Department here, singing in choir and an a capella group. Besides singing, playing violin and piano, and writing music, I also love to cook/bake! I always look forward to …