Streusel Cupcakes

Entire batch contines 2000 calories (makes 10-12 cupcakes that are 166, 182, or 200 calories each)

Batter

• 104 grams all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp butter
• 67 grams (1/3 cup) sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 94 grams nonfat plain greek yogurt

Topping

• 70 grams all purpose flour
• 55 grams brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4  tsp salt
• 3 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Glaze

• 60 grams powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 
• In a large bowl, cream together room temperature butter and sugar. Add in egg and vanilla extract and stir until combined. Stir in flour mixture and yogurt.
• Divide batter equally in cupcake liners to make 10-12 cupcakes
• In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients. Use your fingertips to incorporate the butter. 
• Sprinkle the topping over the cupcakes, lightly pressing it into the batter.
• Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes then move to a rack to cool completely.
• In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes. 

Tiramisu

• 3 egg yolks
• 75 grams (3/8 cup) sugar
• 1/3 c. milk (or almond milk)
• 3/4 c. heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 3 Tbsp strong coffee
• 4 Tbsp rum 
• 3 ounces lady fingers (typically half of a package)
• 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder

In a saucepan, whisk together yolks and sugar. Whisk in milk and stir constantly over medium heat until mixture boils. Gently boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. 

In a medium bowl, whisk whipping cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate.

After 1 hr has passed, remove yolk mixture from fridge and whisk in mascarpone. 

Spread lady fingers onto a cookie sheet in a single layer. In a small dish, combine coffee and rum. Drizzle coffee mixture over lady fingers evenly. Carefully transfer half of the soaked ladyfingers the bottom of a bread loaf sized pan. You may need a spatula to transfer them.

Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the first layer of lady fingers. Spread half the whipped cream mixture on top of the mascarpone layer. Top with remaining lady fingers, then mascarpone, then whipped cream.

Using a sifter or mesh strainer, sprinkle cocoa powder on the top. Cover the tiramisu then refrigerate overnight.

Fondant

• 1 tbsp gelatin
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/2 c. corn syrup
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp shortening
• 965 grams powdered sugar

Place gelatin and water in a saucepan and melt over medium heat. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix. Add in gelatin mixture, stirring until combined. Knead until smooth and shiny then store in fridge for a few minutes. To color, knead in food coloring.

Strawberry Shortcake

• 1 quart fresh strawberries
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 8 oz whipped cream
• 1 angel food cake

Wash, stem, and cut strawberries into quarters. Place in bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar, stir to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in whipped cream, cover, and refrigerate.

To serve, cut angel food cake into cubes and distribute into serving bowls, add cream cheese mixture and gently stir to coat. Top with strawberries.