saffron cupcakes

Saffron is a spice used in many savory dishes as well as sweet ones, especially in Indian sweets. It has a distinctive exotic taste and releases a fabulous golden color. These mini saffron cupcakes are perfect for a small party or brunch.

Saffron Cupcakes with Saffron Buttercream

¾ cup plus 2 Tbs milk

saffron threads

¼ cup all purpose flour

salt

baking powder

unsalted butter

sugar

vanilla

butter unsalted butter

saffron

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a...

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 24 cup muffin tin with paper liners. Gently warm 2 Tbs of milk with the saffron for a few minutes and let it cool.

In a large bowl sift together the flour,...

In a large bowl sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and vanilla and mix until...

Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.  Add the cooled saffron milk to the rest of the milk.

Keeping the mixer on low, alternate adding the...

Keeping the mixer on low, alternate adding the milk with dry ingredients into the butter mixture in three additions.

Using a small cookie scoop (1 Tablespoon), fill...

Using a small cookie scoop (1 Tablespoon), fill the liners with one scoop each. Bake for about 10 minutes.

Gently heat the butter and saffron while swirling...

Gently heat the butter and saffron while swirling the pan until the butter just melts. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool completely and refrigerate until hardened. Paddle the butter in an electric mixer until it’s fluffy and soft.

Slowly add the sugar while mixing on low....

Slowly add the sugar while mixing on low. You may need to use more or less sugar depending on the stiffness of the butter cream.

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