Delectables with Dan: Cinnamon Toast Cupcakes! 🍴
I'm always looking to branch out with the things that I do here on Delectables with Dan and my cake/cupcake themed things seem to be the most popular. I was looking for other things to try out here and I realised that people really liked the cereal infused homemade ice cream, but it was too soon to try out another one so soon, so what else could I do with cereal. Then it hit me. Cupcakes. Cereal cupcakes. If this turns out like I think it will, I'm going to turn it into a running theme on Delectables with Dan. I might even create a whole other separate blog for it, rather than just keep it here on Mental Masturbation. I'm not sure yet.
I've got a Halloween themed projects on the brain as well. You'll have to see how it all unfolds and you can do that by following my social medias and the Delectables with Dan accounts. I'd love for you guys to leave some thoughts/suggestions with some of your favourite spooky themed treats.
Today on Delectables with Dan, we'll be making Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes, with the help of mini Dan. And to clear up a bit of confusion, no the plush is not me. We can get into him on maybe a guest thing, but for now, he's just my adorable little helper. Links to where I ordered some of the supplies from can be found below as always. Make sure you order a little more than listed because you're gonna have your hand in the box during the entire process.
I've got a Halloween themed projects on the brain as well. You'll have to see how it all unfolds and you can do that by following my social medias and the Delectables with Dan accounts. I'd love for you guys to leave some thoughts/suggestions with some of your favourite spooky themed treats.
Today on Delectables with Dan, we'll be making Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes, with the help of mini Dan. And to clear up a bit of confusion, no the plush is not me. We can get into him on maybe a guest thing, but for now, he's just my adorable little helper. Links to where I ordered some of the supplies from can be found below as always. Make sure you order a little more than listed because you're gonna have your hand in the box during the entire process.
Ingredients:
CUPCAKES
1 box yellow cake mix (And all the shit needed to make the cake.)
150g Cinnamon Toast Crunch (If you have it or can find it, you can use
the generic brand. It all tastes the same, so don't worry.)
ICING:
115g unsalted butter (room temp.)
1tsp vanilla
8 oz cream cheese, softened. (low fat or fat-free can also work)
375g confectioner's sugar.
*Homemade Sugar-Free Confectioner's Sugar*
200g calorie-free sweetener
1 tsp cornflower. (US = cornstarch)
Place into a food processor and blend on high for approx. 1 minute until texture is similar to that of confectioner's sugar. You may need to scrape the bowl down several times and continue until texture is achieved.
8 oz cream cheese, softened. (low fat or fat-free can also work)
375g confectioner's sugar.
*Homemade Sugar-Free Confectioner's Sugar*
200g calorie-free sweetener
1 tsp cornflower. (US = cornstarch)
Place into a food processor and blend on high for approx. 1 minute until texture is similar to that of confectioner's sugar. You may need to scrape the bowl down several times and continue until texture is achieved.
You're going to set the oven temp to 180C (350F / Gas Mark 4) I always forget about gas mark, who the fuck actually uses that anymore? You don't have to preheat if you don't want to I suppose but it's kinda like sex without it. Sometimes pays off, often times it doesn't. Remember that and you'll always bake to perfection. Use discretion folks...you know the thing I don't exercise at all on this blog. And no, these foreplay references and tips don't get old.
Combine your box mix (unless you're being all fancy and have made your own) with the oil, eggs and water needed to make it. On a medium speed, well actually I use this little setting called 'whip' it works better than plain old 'mix' and I can be a Master in the kitchen. *Pulls on my leather trousers and mask and returns to the kitchen to continue* Once you're done getting your jollies on with the theatrics and your cake mix is whipped (mixed) to a nice creamy and submissive texture we're ready to proceed. ((Remember to talk limits and safe words before attempting any sort of activities like these and most importantly get consent. And for you cake activists out there, yes the mix consented.))
Now that we have that legal dilemma out of the way, it's time to move on to the next step.
Before you add the cereal to the cake mixture, you're going to need to smash it into different sized bits. You can put them in a plastic mix bag and beat on them like you're Christopher and the cereal pieces are Adrianna. (That's a Sopranos reference in case any of you guys didn't pick up on that.) Little by little add bits of cereal into the mixture until there is an even amount of cereal chunks suspended in the cake batter. There should be a quarter of what you crushed up left to be used as a topping for the cupcakes once iced.
Before you add the cereal to the cake mixture, you're going to need to smash it into different sized bits. You can put them in a plastic mix bag and beat on them like you're Christopher and the cereal pieces are Adrianna. (That's a Sopranos reference in case any of you guys didn't pick up on that.) Little by little add bits of cereal into the mixture until there is an even amount of cereal chunks suspended in the cake batter. There should be a quarter of what you crushed up left to be used as a topping for the cupcakes once iced.
Fill your cupcake skins, yes we're gonna call them skins, or if you want we can go with exoskeletons. You know me, I wanna have a little something for everybody. Fill them up like a Victoria Secret model's yaboo holder. You want there to be a nice puffy top when they come out of the oven..just like the puffy top of someone I know...Hold that thought I want to cover him in cinnamon sugar and have a little something sweet before we continue here....
Sorry about making everybody wait. I mean, what else was I supposed to do while I was waiting for all the cupcakes to bake? I could have made the icing I suppose.
GOLDEN! BEAUTIFUL AND GOLDEN LIKE ALL THE CALIFORNIAN BEACH BUNNIES!
That's the colour we're looking for, not the paleness that is me and everyone I know. Most of us are actually the colour of fresh cream under our clothes and it's horrific. Though I'm kinda tan in the areas where the sun hits me; when I actually go outside that is.
That's the colour we're looking for, not the paleness that is me and everyone I know. Most of us are actually the colour of fresh cream under our clothes and it's horrific. Though I'm kinda tan in the areas where the sun hits me; when I actually go outside that is.
While we leave these to cool, they need to be completely icy. Think like Maryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada cold. That just might be cunty, but for the purposes of this blog, it will be used as an icy reference. You can even say icy cunt if you prefer.
Look at all that fucking texture! It's breathtaking.
Alright, we're gonna leave you with a semi over the crushed cereal's beauty as we turn our
attention to making the icing for our cupcakes.
In a large mixing bowl (yep, the ol' silver favourite is back) we're gonna lay down a Fight Club style beating of the softened butter and cream cheese. You want to do them on their own. You know, give them a little time to mingle before you introduce the kid, which is your vanilla essence. Drizzle that bad boy through the butter-cream cheese "spread" and stir into mixture before adding in your confectioner's sugar, which we'll call the step-kids. Add a little bit at a time, giving a good stir in between adding bits until sugar is used up. Then one last time, we're going to return to Fight Club and beat (mix) on high until mixture is thicc and spreadable. (Just like the delicious thighs of my beloved, Chubbs. Feel free to insert your lover if you want/need a visual reference.)
In a large mixing bowl (yep, the ol' silver favourite is back) we're gonna lay down a Fight Club style beating of the softened butter and cream cheese. You want to do them on their own. You know, give them a little time to mingle before you introduce the kid, which is your vanilla essence. Drizzle that bad boy through the butter-cream cheese "spread" and stir into mixture before adding in your confectioner's sugar, which we'll call the step-kids. Add a little bit at a time, giving a good stir in between adding bits until sugar is used up. Then one last time, we're going to return to Fight Club and beat (mix) on high until mixture is thicc and spreadable. (Just like the delicious thighs of my beloved, Chubbs. Feel free to insert your lover if you want/need a visual reference.)
Now what you're going to do is scoop in some of this extra thicc icing into an icing back and carefully ice the top of your cupcakes. I used a wide tip, but you can also use a star tip. Icing might be a little firmer than shown here because it was hotter than desert dick in my kitchen. I was melting and the icing kind of was too. And that's not even a double entendre here, I was literally pooling on the floor of my kitchen.
Once the surface of the cupcakes are covered in icing you're going to take the crushed bits of cereal and the crumb bits you were left with and sprinkle them evenly over the icing. Create something wonderful with your bits. (Insert smirk). AND WHAMO! There you have it! Ready to serve or package for later. Store in a cool place as the icing does have cream cheese in it.
I took the photo in the microwave because it's mounted and easier to shoot in with the lights...Also, I was too lazy to skate across the kitchen and flip on the overhead lights, so I was working with just a light I have over the sink and the range light. Yeah, I know. I know. But I'm not a professional baker. Yet. You never know.
I took the photo in the microwave because it's mounted and easier to shoot in with the lights...Also, I was too lazy to skate across the kitchen and flip on the overhead lights, so I was working with just a light I have over the sink and the range light. Yeah, I know. I know. But I'm not a professional baker. Yet. You never know.
I've got so many more things that I want to do here on Delectables with Dan! I'm looking at doing a doughnut series doing different types, an autumn themed and of course the Halloween special. I'm not sure what I'm going to call it this year.
*I don't approve of domestic violence in any sort of way. These are just little jokes based on word play and I don't condone actual abuse of another of any kind. I feel like I have to put this here after I got a few messages about it. Don't worry, Danny's a good boy.*
*I don't approve of domestic violence in any sort of way. These are just little jokes based on word play and I don't condone actual abuse of another of any kind. I feel like I have to put this here after I got a few messages about it. Don't worry, Danny's a good boy.*
BUY:
https://www.americansoda.co.uk/cinnamon-toast-crunch-12-2-oz-345g-box/
https://www.pillsburybaking.com/products/sugar-free
((I order and use some of these products in my recipes and since people asked I've linked it here. A friend from Boston turned me onto these and I can't get enough of the products. They're amazing.))
🍴LINKS🍴
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dandelectables/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanDelectables
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandelectables/
https://www.americansoda.co.uk/cinnamon-toast-crunch-12-2-oz-345g-box/
https://www.pillsburybaking.com/products/sugar-free
((I order and use some of these products in my recipes and since people asked I've linked it here. A friend from Boston turned me onto these and I can't get enough of the products. They're amazing.))
🍴LINKS🍴
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dandelectables/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanDelectables
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandelectables/
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