Ensaymada Cupcakes

Our favorite buttery bread made into cupcakes! Soft buttery cake topped with sugar, cheese, and yes more butter. It may be an unusual trio to some, but they are exactly the reasons why we love Ensaymada. A triple treat that is hard to resist!

Ingredients

Homemade Buttermilk

• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar or lemon juice

Cake

• 1/4 cup butter unsalted
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil i used canola
• 2 whole eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar add more if desired
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping

• 1/4 cup butter unsalted
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar or 1/4 cup white sugar add more if desired
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons white sugar to sprinkle optional

Instructions

Cupcakes

1. Pre-heat oven to 350f/180c.
2. Place 12 cupcake liners in a cupcake tin.
3. To make the buttermilk, combine milk and vinegar. Stir briefly then set aside for 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, combine butter, oil, and sugar. Whisk vigorously until mixture becomes pale and fluffy. Add eggs then continue whisking until smooth.
5. Full instructions visit @rivertenkitchen