Last Vegan Mofo; Butternut Squash Cupcakes!

I haven’t quite reached peak Butternut squash consumption.

Since I am trying to explore more of the awesome range of recipes from Vegan Cupcakes Take over the World, today on my last Mofo Day, I made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes.

I know what you’re thinking; my post says ‘Butternut Squash’, very observant. Yes I swapped the tinned pumpkin up for fresh roasted, Mmm!

 

I also made another swap, to make these Gluten Free Cupcakes by using Dove Farms Flour.

 

 

I made the accompanying Cinnamon icing to top the cake. The book suggests going 'Pollock style' on the icing, I took this way to literally...who wants to clean my kitchen?
 

I do love this cakes, so much sugar, might not be good to eat them before bed though.

Next time I would use less chocolate chips.

 

They are nothing like the Carrot Cupcakes, I would like to experiment with a bit more spice and try these without chocolate chips too.

 

I will be doing a farewell to Mofo, the highlights and favourite new bloggers.  Looking forward to spending this next year thinking of themes for next October!

 

Vegan Mofo: Carrot Cake Cupcake

This is another 1st for me; Ive never used Carrots or Yoghurt in baking!

I was looking though Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World and wondered "Why haven't I made these before!" They seem like a perfectly English recipe, and cake made of vegetable is healthy...right?

I was obligated in my new job to secure my position on the team by hosting the Cakey Friday, I think they made it up to exploit cake from me. These were so lovely, and a really hit with the team too! I kinda wish I had made two batches now!

 

At first I took them out of the oven and thought they looked a bit over cooked, then when I tried one, it seemed under done in the centre. I was almost ready to start over and make a new batch. But I cooled them and topped with a yoghurt frosting (adapted from Vegan Cream Cheese frosting) and sprinkled a thin layer of chopped walnuts!
 

 

Lots of Carrot, and a little Ginger and Cinnamon spice!

 

 

Carrot, Walnut and Raisiny goodness!

 

I put them in the fridge over night and the next day nervously handed them out. Trying one myself I realised they had firmed up nicely. These are very much a make in advance cake, perfect!

 

 

I used a bit pot of Alpro Soya Yoghurt for this recipe. My friend tried one, and she kept asking me, "How to you make the sponge so soft?"

 

These cakes could never be considered dry!!

 

 

 

Ms Cupcake and Roller Derby

Last weekend, I was heading to london to see a Roller Derby Bout hosted by the London Roller Girls. On our way we stopped at the newly opened (5weeks) for a few sweet treats. The lovely shop in Brixton, is very easy to find from the station and the staff were lovely.

Got there in time for a freshly made Vegan Doughnut, I urge any visitors to get one..or two!

The Strawberry Cheesecake cupcake was my first choice, and I tried a few samples too of the Crunchy Bar Cake and Ferrero Rocher Gluten Free.

The Gluten Free options are just as good!

Ms Cupcake herself attended the Roller Derby Bout.

I had a great time at Roller Derby and cant wait to go to the next one, the girls are amazing Skaters!