The Sweet Side of Corn: Sweet Corn Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting

Name: The Sweet Side of Corn: Sweet Corn Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons baking powder; 0 teaspoons baking soda; 50 grams ¼ cup brown sugar; 150 grams ¼ cup cake flour; 120 grams cup confectioners sugar; 80 grams ½ cup corn kernels; 1 large egg; 60 grams ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt; 8 grams teaspoon molasses; 0 teaspoons salt; 50 grams ¼ cup sugar; 56 grams ¼ cup unsalted butter; 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

The Sweet Side of Corn: Sweet Corn Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting might be just the American recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 166 calories, 2g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up molasses, baking soda, brown sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place the first quantity of butter in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan and heat over medium-high flame. Swirl the pan occasionally to melt butter completely.

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Place a fine mesh strainer inside a heat-proof bowl; keep within easy reach of the stovetop. Continuing to heat, butter will foam and begin to brown around the edges. Be careful to avoid hot butter splatters. Scrape around the sides and bottom of the pan with a heat-proof spatula to prevent scorching and ensure even browning.

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When butter solids (the sandy bits that accumulate in the bottom of the pan) have turned a uniform mahogany brown, remove pan from heat and immediately pour butter through nearby strainer, separating all but the finest bits of solid from the butter fat. Set strainer lined with butter solids aside.

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Place butter fat in the refrigerator to set while preparing cake batter.

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 standard cupcake tins with paper liners.

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Cupcakes

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In a mixing bowl, combine second quantity of butter with the reserved butter solids and the brown and regular sugars. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl occasionally.

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