Cecilia Wong, 5th & Glow — 05 July 2024
Bake, Eat, Glow:
5 Cupcakes for Gorgeous Skin
Craving for sweet treats but want to skip the guilt?
Today, I’m sharing with you 5 delicious but healthy cupcake recipes you can eat without worries.
Plus, these aren't your average cupcakes.
They're packed with ingredients that actually make your skin glow! ✨
Think of them as mini beauty treatments you can devour. Here you go:
1. Radiant Red Velvet with Beetroot Power:
This classic red velvet gets a vibrant (and skin-loving!) upgrade with the addition of beetroot. Beetroot is rich in antioxidants and vitamins that can help improve circulation and fight free radical damage, leaving your skin with a healthy glow.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beetroot puree
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, mix beetroot puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until smooth.
Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
2. Glowing Green Tea Matcha Cupcakes:
Matcha isn't just for lattes anymore! This trendy green tea powder is a powerhouse of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a fantastic addition to your beauty routine (and your cupcakes!).
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
3. Berrylicious Beauty with Collagen Boosting Berries:
We all know berries are good for us, but did you know they can also help boost collagen production? Whip up a batch of these berrylicious cupcakes packed with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries for a taste explosion and a youthful boost.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and yogurt.
Fold in berries. Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
4. Spicy Surprise with Skin-Soothing
Dark Chocolate Chili Cupcakes:
Looking for a little somethin' somethin' extra? These dark chocolate chili cupcakes combine the rich antioxidants of dark chocolate with the circulation-boosting power of chili peppers. The result? A decadent treat that's secretly kind to your skin.
Instructions:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chili powder.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
5. Sun-Kissed Citrus with Vitamin C Packed Orange Cupcakes:
Brighten your day (and your skin!) with these sunshine-inspired orange cupcakes. Oranges are loaded with Vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production and helps protect your skin from sun damage.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of one orange
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, orange juice, and zest. Alternately add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
There you have it! Go forth, bake, indulge, and radiate your inner and outer beauty!
Remember, beauty truly does come from within…
And sometimes, it comes with a delicious frosting swirl on top.
With love and a sprinkle of sparkle, ✨
