Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Malunggay Cupcake (Moringa Oleifera)


This lowly Malunggay may not be top of mind when it comes to vegetables but scientific research confirms that this humble leaves are a powerhouse of nutritional value. See benefits here. Thus, Malunggay is also a very good source of Calcium, a nutrient that stimulate's milk production. Research also shows that it is likewise rich in iron, phosphorous and vitamins A, B and C, nutrients that are good for the baby.






I've seen some malunggay recipes on the internet but I didn't quite like the result and the taste. I like my cupcake not too sweet and definitely not dry! So, I use my vanilla recipe and just incorporate the leaves on the batter and the result is delicious! On this recipe you can taste the malunggay a bit because I added a lot of it...




Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs, room tempt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/8 tsp fine salt
3 tsp of blended malunggay leaves

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Put about a cup of maluggay leaves in a food processor. Set aside.
Cream the softened butter and sugar together for about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well using a ladle or spatula. Stir in the milk until batter is smooth then add blended malunggay and mix until combined. Pour into cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.


17 comments:

  1. Thanks for the recipe, I think I will try it :)

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  2. how many cupcakes it can produce with the recipe above? :)

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    1. Hi Camille, the recipe yields about 12 cupcakes in a 3 ounce cupcake tin. =)

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  3. how long is he lifespan of the cupcake?

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    1. It'll last a week in the refrigerator and about a month in the freezer if stored properly. Thanks!

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  4. There is actual a better way to get the moringa oleifera plant in your body without all the added sugar. Everyone should be consuming MO...it is so nutritious and this company figured out how to make it palatable (even my kids like it). www.kalliemills.myzija.com

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  5. are you selling those?

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    1. Hello there, sorry for the way too late reply, hehe! Got caught up with the holidays and all. Anyway, please visit my online pastry shop at www.facebook.com/cupcakeloops
      Thank you!

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  6. can this recipe may use to make a cake? :)

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    1. Hi, yes you may use this to make a cake. Let me know how it went =)

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  7. Hi! Did you just blend fresh malunggay leaves or you used malunggay powder? Thanks!

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    1. Hello, sorry for the late response. I used the malunggay powder.

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  8. hi mam thank you for sharing the recipe .. i will bake for my daugther food bazaar in entrepreneur subject ..

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    1. Hello Mama Baker,
      Sorry for the very late response. I was in hiatus =) I hope your daughter's food bazaar went well. Best of luck!

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  9. can i put flaxseed and brewer's yeast in your recipe?

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