What makes this dish special
This coffee walnut cupcake is a quick and easy treat, perfect for a single serving dessert. The combination of cocoa powder and coffee powder creates a rich, mocha-like flavor that is enhanced by the addition of chopped walnuts. The recipe is designed to be simple and foolproof, even for novice cooks. It's a great way to satisfy a sweet craving without the fuss of traditional baking. The cupcake is cooked in a microwave, making it a convenient option for a quick dessert. The addition of fresh cream and curd adds moisture and richness to the cake, resulting in a soft and spongy texture.
Recipe
Ingredients: * 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour (maida) * 2 Tbsp cocoa powder * 3 Tbsp castor sugar * ½ tsp coffee powder * ½ tsp baking powder * Pinch of baking soda * Pinch of salt * 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts * 4 Tbsp milk * 2 Tbsp fresh cream * 2 Tbsp curd * 2 Tbsp oil
Instructions:
- In a suitable-sized cup or coffee mug, combine all the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, sugar, coffee powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and walnuts). Mix well with a fork.
- Add all the wet ingredients (milk, fresh cream, curd, and oil) to the cup. Mix well, stirring in one direction only.
- Microwave on full power for 2 minutes.
- Leave the cupcake inside the microwave for at least 5 more minutes to rest.
- Take out and serve hot, either plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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