Whether you’ve got leftover latkes lying around after the holidays or you’re just feeling extra festive in July, these cupcakes are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Plus, you can always leave off the potato topper to find yourself with a classic apple coffee cake perfect for your next brunch or book club.
Upside-Down Latke Cupcakes
- Prep Time:45 minutes
- Cook Time:45 minutes (including latke cook time)
- Total Time:2 hours
- Servings:15
- Advanced
- 1 1/4 sticks of butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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Step 2
With an electric mixer, combine all ingredients.
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Step 3
Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 of the way. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Apple Compote Filling
- Prep Time:5 minutes
- Cook Time:30 minutes
- Total Time:35 minutes
- Servings:15
- Easy
- 2 apples
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Ingredients
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Step 1
Chop apples into 1/4 inch pieces.
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Step 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar. Cover and let cook 25-30 minutes, or until apples are tender.
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Step 3
Let the compote cool completely, then core each cupcake with a spoon.
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Step 4
Fill the center of each cupcake with a spoonful of the compote.
Whipped Cream Frosting
- Prep Time:10 minutes
- Cook Time:0 minutes
- Total Time:10 minutes
- Servings:15
- Easy
- 1 1/3 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 tablespoon confectioners sugar
Ingredients
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Step 1
With a mixer on high speed, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add vanilla and sugar and whisk until it is sturdy enough to frost.
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Step 2
Use a piping bag or a plastic ziploc bag to pipe a generous swirl on top of each cupcake.
Mini latkes
- Prep Time:15 minutes
- Cook Time:10 minutes
- Total Time:25 minutes
- Servings:20
- Medium
- 2 russet potatoes
- 1/3 small onions
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoon flour
- 1 pinch salt
- Cookie sheet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
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Step 1
With a food processor or cheese grater, grate potatoes and onions into a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together egg, flour, and salt. Add to potatoes.
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Step 3
In a frying pan, heat about an inch of vegetable oil. Line cookie sheet with paper towels and preheat oven to 200 degrees.
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Step 4
When oil is hot, use a tablespoon and carefully add scoops of potato mixture. Make sure to leave about an inch between each scoop. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
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Step 5
When latkes are golden brown on each side, remove from oil and place on baking sheet in the oven.
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Step 6
Once you’ve used all of the potato mixture, allow latkes to cool slightly and then place one on top of each cupcake.