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Edible Diya Cupcakes

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Edible diya cupcakes on a festive brass plate
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Light Up Your Diwali With
Edible Diya Cupcakes
And Magical LED Glow

70 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Diwali is all about sweets and a little sparkle to make your celebrations shine. And what better way to light up the celebrations than with innovative sweets, like edible diya cupcakes? These adorable edible diya cupcakes, equipped with LED lights, offer a wonderful blend of sweetness and brightness for your festivities. They’re just perfect for sharing with your loved ones during this auspicious time.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 ½ cupAll-purpose flour
1 tspBaking powder
½ tspBaking soda
¾ cupSugar
½ cupUnsalted butter (softened)
½ cupYoghurt
½ cupMilk
1 tspVanilla essence
½ tsp(optional)Cinnamon powder
6–8Cupcake liners
2 tbspEdible sprinkles
6–8LED tealight candles (food-safe or encased)
1 cupChocolate (dark or semi-sweet) For Chocolate Ganache
½ cupFresh cream

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep the base

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  • Then, grab a cupcake tray and line it with some liners.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Make the batter

  • In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and then set aside.

  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add yoghurt and vanilla essence.

  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mix along with milk and combine until smooth.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Bake the cupcakes

  • Fill the cupcake liners with batter, making sure to fill them about two-thirds full.

  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

  • Once baked, let them cool completely on a wire rack before you get to the fun part of decorating.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Prepare chocolate ganache

  • Heat up some fresh cream until it’s just about to simmer. 

  • Pour it over your chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Then, whisk it until it’s perfectly smooth and glossy. 

  • Let it cool down a bit before you use it for frosting.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Shape and frost

  • Using a small knife, carve a shallow hollow right in the centre. 

  • After that, pipe chocolate ganache around the edges, giving it the appearance of diya walls.

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Add sparkle and glow

  • Jazz up your cupcake by adding sprinkles to the frosted edges.

  • Place a small LED tealight in the centre hollow to mimic the warm glow of a real diya.

Step 1
Step 1: Prep the base
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make the batter
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Bake the cupcakes
20 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Prepare chocolate ganache
10 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Shape and frost
15 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Add sparkle and glow
5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Place the cupcakes on a traditional silver or brass platter lined with marigold petals for an authentic Diwali vibe.

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Pairing Instructions

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These cupcakes pair beautifully with a cup of warm kadak chai or a soothing glass of saffron-infused milk.

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Garnishing Instructions

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For a festive touch, lightly dust with some edible gold leaf to make the cupcakes shine. 

 

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