Baklava Cupcakes



These Baklava Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of classic baklava flavors and moist cupcakes. They are the perfect treat for those who love the rich and nutty goodness of baklava, with a sweet and honeyed twist.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup crushed honeycomb cereal
  • 1/4 cup phyllo dough, finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with liners

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of honey

Mix until well combined

Fill each cupcake liner with the cake batter, filling them about 2/3 full

In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, sugar, and ground cinnamon

Sprinkle this mixture over the cupcake batter in each liner

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the syrup

In a saucepan, combine the remaining honey, water, and brown sugar

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes

Remove from heat and set aside

Once the cupcakes are done, remove them from the oven and immediately poke holes in each cupcake using a toothpick or fork

Pour the prepared honey syrup over the warm cupcakes, allowing it to soak in

Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, crushed honeycomb cereal, and finely shredded phyllo dough

In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract

Frost each cooled cupcake with a dollop of the Greek yogurt mixture, then sprinkle the nut and phyllo mixture over the top for that Baklava-inspired finish

Serve and enjoy your delicious Baklava Cupcakes!


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