The ‘amazing’ cupcake recipe
IN the Pacific it is common to notice how people consume alcohol, preferably wine to drain them of their stress but did you know drinking wine in moderate amounts is beneficial for your health.
There have been research done by scientists across the globe which gives the green flag for wine being beneficial for heart, health, weight management and it also promotes good skin and hair.
Although, locally we may not have grapevines to produce wine nevertheless you can always purchase them from supermarkets or liquor shops.
This article by website www.bebeautiful. in will tell you in detail how red wine benefits your health, skin and hair.
- Lowers bad cholesterol
The antioxidants present in red wine help increase good cholesterol in the body. This helps lower the build-up of bad cholesterol in the body, thereby keeping heart problems at bay.
However, it is important to note that moderation is key. The ideal recommended amount is 150 ml per day.
- Prevents obesity
One of the many benefits of red wine is that it contains resveratrol in abundance; therefore it works wonders in maintaining a healthy waistline.
When consumed in moderation,
FOR this Mother’s Day why not learn a new baking recipe. Leave the common cakes and pies of 2021 and try out this new cupcake recipe called the ‘Island Bananas Foster Cupcake’.
What makes this recipe so fun to make is that all these ingredients can be found in your local supermarket which makes it convenient for everyone. Show up to the family gathering with this new recipe and watch it blow people’s minds.
Coconut and rum yes, the alcohol rum, add a tropical touch to this simple cupcake recipe. Then, to transform the single-serving treats into bananas foster cupcakes, add a caramelised brown sugar banana topping.
This recipe can be accessed through website www.bhg.com.
Stand: 30 mins — Bake: 20 mins at 350° Cool: 45 mins — Prep: 25 mins — Servings: 24.
Ingredients
1 cup butter;
3 eggs;
2 cups all-purpose flour;
2 teaspoons baking powder;
½ teaspoon salt;
1½ cups sugar;
½ teaspoon vanilla;
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk;
¾ cup shredded coconut, lightly toasted; along with a healthy diet and exercise, red wine will help burn off fat from the body.
2. Red wine benefits for skin
- Reduces acne
The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties in red wine fight bacteria and prevent the growth of acne. When applied topically, it can also clear pores and reduce acne.
Here is the right way to apply red wine on your face. Soak a cotton ball or cotton pad in a small quantity of red wine, apply on the face and let it stay for 20 minutes. Wash off and say hello to clear and glowing skin
- Promotes thick hair
Red wine improves blood circulation in the body, and this means your scalp also receives an adequate supply of blood.
When blood circulation in the scalp improves, your hair growth becomes better. This arrests hair fall and promotes thicker hair growth.
Giving your hair a red wine water rinse post shampooing can make it look healthier. ¼ cup rum or unsweetened coconut milk;
1 recipe Bananas Foster Topping; Whipped cream (optional); and
Shredded coconut, lightly toasted (optional).
Directions
Step 1
Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line twenty-four 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside;
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees C. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and the 3/4 cup coconut milk to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Fold in the 3/4 cup coconut and the rum;
Step 3
Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling each about three-fourths full. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out batter in cups; Step 4
Bake for about 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in muffin cups on wire racks for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from muffin cups. Cool completely on wire racks; and
Step 5
Spoon Bananas Foster Topping over warm cupcakes. If desired, pipe or spoon whipped cream onto cupcakes and sprinkle with additional coconut. Makes 24 (2-1/2-inch) cupcakes. Bananas Foster Topping
Ingredients
cup butter;
½ cup packed brown sugar;
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon;
teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional);
three bananas, sliced;
¼ cup rum; and
½ teaspoon vanilla.
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and, if desired, nutmeg. Add bananas; toss gently to coat. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until bananas are heated through. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat rum over low heat just until rum almost simmers; remove from heat.
If desired, use a long match to carefully ignite the rum.* Once the flame dies down, pour rum into banana mixture. Gently stir in vanilla.
Test kitchen Tip:
For safety, keep face and hands away from ignited rum in the saucepan. (The flame is hard to see).
Leave on an unlit stove burner until flame dies down.