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Gulab Jamun Cupcakes

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Gulab Jamun Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of traditional Indian dessert and fluffy cupcakes, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 115 g Unsalted Butter
  • 80 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar
  • 100 g Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 100 ml Warm Milk
  • 12 pieces Gulab Jamuns
  • 300 ml Double Cream
  • 50 g Icing Sugar
  • 1 tsp Rose Water
  • 50 g Chopped Pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and vegetable oil with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
  5. Sift the self-raising flour into a bowl (or mix plain flour with baking powder).
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, pouring in the warm milk gradually until just combined.
  7. Cut gulab jamuns into smaller pieces or leave whole for larger surprises.
  8. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, pressing a piece of gulab jamun into the center of each.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  10. Remove from the oven and cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Whip the double cream until soft peaks form, then fold in icing sugar and rose water.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the rose-flavored cream and garnish with chopped pistachios.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use almond milk and dairy-free cream alternatives.

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