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Ex C.
March 27, 2022
For Tori Cooper,
If you want to leave a recipe great, but if you're afraid to leave all of it don't bother! This was an epic fail in just reading it. I gave this to my chef's to execute as a lesson on failure to communicate & execute. A couple of them didn't bother because in reading they saw the flaws. Here is the real recipe for those who are interested!
Blueberry reduction as listed above but add 1/2 cup sugar, 2 T cornstarch & vanilla. If you try Tori's way you'll be at the stove all day! Set aside
Batter:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 t baking soda
1 T baking powder (which was left out!!!)
1/2 t salt
Mix these dry ingredients and then in separate bowl add:
1 cup blueberry sauce (cooled)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup oil
vanilla
Blend then add to dry ingredients and mix well. BAKING IS A SCIENCE AND IF YOU TRY THE RECIPE TORI'S WAY YOU WILL NOT SUCCEED. IT'S CHEMISTRY AND DRY INGREDIENTS ALWAYS MIX SEPARATELY FROM WET. This is how I created this recipe that turned out amazing. I added some bittersweet chips and frozen blueberries to the cupcake then BAKED AT 375 FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES DEPENDING ON YOUR OVEN. If you're baking mini cupcakes, 360 for 12-15 minutes.
I've been an Executive Chef & Baker for 40 years and I've always told my staff I'd be happy to show and give them any recipe they want....but it won't ever turn out like mine, it's what you make of your food, not what a recipe makes of your food! PERHAPS THIS SITE SHOULD BETTER SCRUTINIZE THEIR AUTHOR'S....I'M JUST SAYING. If anyone tries my recipe I'd love to hear the results:)
If you want to leave a recipe great, but if you're afraid to leave all of it don't bother! This was an epic fail in just reading it. I gave this to my chef's to execute as a lesson on failure to communicate & execute. A couple of them didn't bother because in reading they saw the flaws. Here is the real recipe for those who are interested!
Blueberry reduction as listed above but add 1/2 cup sugar, 2 T cornstarch & vanilla. If you try Tori's way you'll be at the stove all day! Set aside
Batter:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 t baking soda
1 T baking powder (which was left out!!!)
1/2 t salt
Mix these dry ingredients and then in separate bowl add:
1 cup blueberry sauce (cooled)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup oil
vanilla
Blend then add to dry ingredients and mix well. BAKING IS A SCIENCE AND IF YOU TRY THE RECIPE TORI'S WAY YOU WILL NOT SUCCEED. IT'S CHEMISTRY AND DRY INGREDIENTS ALWAYS MIX SEPARATELY FROM WET. This is how I created this recipe that turned out amazing. I added some bittersweet chips and frozen blueberries to the cupcake then BAKED AT 375 FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES DEPENDING ON YOUR OVEN. If you're baking mini cupcakes, 360 for 12-15 minutes.
I've been an Executive Chef & Baker for 40 years and I've always told my staff I'd be happy to show and give them any recipe they want....but it won't ever turn out like mine, it's what you make of your food, not what a recipe makes of your food! PERHAPS THIS SITE SHOULD BETTER SCRUTINIZE THEIR AUTHOR'S....I'M JUST SAYING. If anyone tries my recipe I'd love to hear the results:)
Alicia
May 13, 2017
Really like the sound of this recipe. But for a rookie like me I honestly could use more directions. Is there any certain way to mix the batter and what oven temperature would be best for them? Thanks
knockNrod
October 6, 2019
Use a standard oven temperature for the cupcakes, 350F. Bake them for 12 to 15 minutes. For basic cupcake recipe (how to mix), go watch Jemma Cupcake videos on YouTube. She's fun to watch. Note that non-chocolate (or non-alkaline ingredients) are generally mixed differently from chocolate cupcakes. So, watch her chocolate ones.
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