Chocolate Cappuccino Cupcakes

Chocolate Cappuccino Cupcakes

10 tablespoons butter

1 1/4 cups white sugar

4 eggs

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup strong brewed coffee

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two muffin pans or line with 20 paper baking cups.

In a medium bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, almond extract and vanilla.

Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the milk, just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter. Top with frosting (recipe below).

Cappuccino Frosting

1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened

1/4 cup strong brewed coffee (cold)

3 cups powdered sugar

1/4-1/3 c. cocao powder (optional)

1 1/2 t. vanilla

Using an electric mixer or in a large bowl with a hand held mixer, place the margarine and coffee, and cream them together. Add half of the sugar, and beat well to combine. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to beat the mixture until light and fluffy.

Both recipes are easy to veganize!

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Mexican Rice & Shrimp Dinner

1 box mexican rice (and ingredients on back)

1 can diced tomatoes

handful shrimp

1-2 green onions

handful fresh cilantro

Begin by making the rice according to box directions. While the mixture is coming to a boil, chop the cilantro and the green onions. Drain half the juice from the tomatoes. Toss in the shrimp, tomatoes, and chopped ingredients. Finish cooking according to box directions. This meal is pretty cheap and very tasty.

Feeds 4

Simple Meringue

2 egg whites

1/2 c. plus 1/2 Tbsp. granulated white sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Whip the egg whites with an electric beater until completely white (make sure there's no liquid left before you move on). Add in the vanilla and eggs and continue to beat until very firm. You can adjust the amount of sugar to your sweetness preference. :) Enjoy whatever way you'd like.