Cannoli Cupcakes

Hello! 
So I got the idea for these cupcakes from my coworker, she's Italian and she made me think of cannoli's. The cake is just a simple vanilla cake. If you don't want to make it with all of the ingredients you can just buy vanilla cake mix from the store. 

*This recipe can make 24 cupcakes.

*I cut my recipe in half, so if it looks like less to you, there's no problem there. =)

Vanilla Cupcakes:

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line regular sized cupcake pans with liners.

2. Put all dry ingredients in bowl, then add wet ingredients.

3. Fill the cupcake liners and bake until baked through and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cream:

• 16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3/4 (or 1) cup powdered sugar, depends on your sweet tooth.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini semisweet morsels

In a mixing bowl beat the ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Stir in the mini morsels. 

Fresh Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup mini semisweet morsels, for garnishing

Beat the cream and sugar together in a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment until the cream is whipped.

*This will look really watery at first! It's okay! When you whip it enough it'll start to solidify! It'll take about 3 mins.

        Remember to Lick That Whisk!

Decorate!

1. There are 2 ways to make a hole in the middle of the cupcake. 

a. Buy these handy little things from Publix. You press them into the cake and spin it a bit and the cake comes out easily.

b. Using a small knife, cut on an angle directly into top of the vanilla cupcake in a circular pattern, staying within the perimeter of the top, removing the inside of the cupcake in one piece.

2. Using a spoon or small scoop, fill the inside of the cupcake with Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cream.

Place the top of the cupcake back on, putting a little pressure so that the top is pressed into the cream, holding it in place. 

*If you use the tools from Publix you're going to have to cut the cake down so it's thinner. 

3. Top with a dollop of Fresh Whipped Cream, garnish with mini morsels, and enjoy!

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Love, 

Caitlyn =D