Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

It is nice and snowy in Alberta right now. Not so much down here in southern Alberta. Apparently up north is a winter wonderland! In honor of the snow, here are some cute cupcakes that I made! Plus I used my cricut for the first time. YAY! I decided to start simple. We'll work up to some more intricate designs that have more levels eventually.

The first cut! Seriously, so exciting. I used the frosting sheets that you can buy specifically designed for the cricut. Not 100% sure how I feel about them, but I'll have to try out gum paste and fondant to find which I prefer. They did work though, and that is all that matters!

Aren't they cute?

(Please note my attempt to be artsy by actually placing the cupcakes in the snowbank outside...)

I made an Angel Food Cupcake. I had no idea you could make Angel Food in cupcake form. They were quite tasty! Here is the recipe;

Angel Food Cupcakes

1 1/4 C. All purpose flour

1 1/2 C. sugar

12 egg whites from large eggs (enough for 1 1/2 C.)

1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl and beat at high speed until frothy (approx. 1 min. - I did 2). Add cream of tartar, salt and vanilla. Mix at high speed until almost till almost stiff (approx. 4 min.). Add 1 C. sugar gradually while mixing on low speed. Scrape bowl. Mix flour and the remaining sugar together in a separate bowl. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture over the egg whites, and fold gently between each addition. Pour batter into cupcake liners until they are 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown and cracks are very dry. Cool completely prior to removing from pan.

Now I also used a vanilla buttercream icing (a Martha Stewart recipe) which in my opinion was way too sweet. I even left out 2 cups of the powdered sugar the recipe called for. Can we say sugar coma??? But you can use any icing on top of these cupcakes.

Yum. Angel Food...... : )