These maple butter cupcakes are soft, tender, and just the right amount of sweet. Infused with real maple syrup and topped with a rich maple butter frosting, they’re perfect for cozy mornings, celebrations, or anytime you want a bakery-style treat at home. For a lighter option, try topping them with fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of maple flakes instead of frosting!
Makes 20 to 30 cookies, depending on size
Note: Poppy seeds must be ground to powder. You can use a home coffee grinder.
Use powdered beets when you want rich color and a little extra sweetness with a hint of citrus tang.
Making desserts with agar agar is ridiculously easy, particularly when using the powdered variety.
With adult supervision around the stove, even children can turn out their own jiggly treats.
Why Urfa? This mild chili, named for the region of Turkey where it is grown, has an earthy-smoky flavor that melds ideally with cacao products.
Urfa's heat level of 3-4 on the Scoville scale of 1 to 10, combined with a high essential oil content, makes it accessible to most palates.