Pandan Cupcake Recipe
Embark on a delightful baking journey with this Pandan Cupcake Recipe, a culinary gem that brings the exotic essence of Southeast Asia into your home.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cupcake liners
- Cupcake/muffin tin
- Wire rack for cooling
- Sifter
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pandan juice from fresh or frozen pandan leaves
- Green food coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Begin by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking. Place cupcake liners in your baking tin to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of the cupcakes after baking.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar: Using a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Incorporating Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the mixture, ensuring each one is thoroughly beaten in before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and coconut milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Add Pandan Juice: Mix in the pandan juice and a few drops of green food coloring (if using) until the color is uniform.
- Fill and Bake: Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center. If it comes out clean, they are ready.
- Cooling: Let the cupcakes rest in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Pandan Extract: If you cannot find fresh pandan leaves, pandan extract is a great alternative. Adjust the amount based on the intensity of the flavor.
- Butter Preparation: Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start mixing to ensure smooth blending.
- Mixing Caution: When combining the batter, mix only until the ingredients are just incorporated to keep the cupcakes light and airy.
- Test for Doneness: Always test with a toothpick for doneness to avoid overbaking.
- Decorating: Top with coconut frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar for extra flair.