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SPONSORED: You won't believe the sheer decadence and heavenly taste of these sweet treats infused with the irresistible flavours of DAVIDOFF CAFÉ. Try it for yourself!
Impress your guests with a homemade Affogato – a deliciously tasty Italian coffee-based dessert with caramel sauce – or show your African flair by adding an extra kick to a plate of sweet eats with these Amasi-coffee cupcakes. Both recipes are made with DAVIDOFF CAFÉ, renowned for its premium quality and distinct flavours.
Try it for yourself!
AMASI-DAVIDOFF COFFEE CUPCAKES WITH MOCHA BUTTERCREAM
Makes 6 cupcakes | Prep time: 30 min | Cooking time: 15-20 min | Cooking time: 1 hour
INGREDIENTS
- 60 ml (¼ c) butter, at room temperature
- 125 ml (½ c) sugar
- 1 extra large egg
- 15-30 ml (1-2 T) DAVIDOFF Fine Aroma Instant Powder
- 5 ml (1 t) caramel-or vanilla essence
- 180 ml (¾ c) cake flour
- 60 ml (¼ c) cocoa powder
- 5 ml (1 t) baking powder
- 2,5 ml (½ t) salt
- 80 ml (1⁄3 c) Amasi or buttermilk
BUTTERCREAM
- 125 g butter, at room temperature
- 250 g icing sugar, sifted
- 5 ml (1 t) vanilla essence
- A pinch of salt
- 30 ml (2 T) DAVIDOFF Crema intense, at room temperature
- 15 ml (1 T) DAVIDOFF Fine Aroma Instant Powder
Preheat the oven to 170°C. Line a cupcake pan with paper cupcake holders and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
1. CUPCAKES Beat the butter and sugar with an electric hand whisk until light and creamy. Add the egg and beat well.
2. Add the DAVIDOFF Fine Aroma Instant Powder and essence and mix well.
3. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt together.
4. Add the dry ingredients, alternating with the Amasi, to the butter mixture.
5. Divide the batter between the paper cups and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and leave on a wire rack to cool completely.
6. BUTTERCREAM Beat the butter until soft and creamy. Add the icing sugar (a spoonful at a time) and beat until smooth.
7. Add the vanilla, salt, and DAVIDOFF Crema intense and beat the buttercream until fluffy. Spoon into a piping bag and ice the cupcakes as preferred. Dust the cupcakes with a little DAVIDOFF Fine Aroma Instant Powder and serve.
AFFOGATO WITH DAVIDOFF RICH AROMA CAPSULES
Serves 4 | Coffee caramel sauce: Makes about 750 ml (3 c) | Prep time: 15 min | Cooking time: 15 min
INGREDIENTS
- COFFEE-CARAMEL SAUCE
- 250 ml (1 c) salted butter
- 500 ml (2 c) light brown sugar
- 125 ml (½ c) heavy cream
- 60 ml (¼ c) DAVIDOFF Rich Aroma, made from capsules
TO FINISH
- Vanilla ice cream
- 30 ml (2 T) per serving DAVIDOFF Rich Aroma, made from capsules
1. COFFEE-CARAMEL SAUCE Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar, cream and DAVIDOFF Rich Aroma coffee. Whisk over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Bring the mixture to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes while continuously stirring.
3. Remove the sauce from the heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl. Set aside to cool. Spoon into a jar and leave in the fridge until needed.
4. TO FINISH Dish the ice cream into glasses, drizzle with the sauce and finish off with the DAVIDOFF Rich Aroma coffee.
