How to make cannabis infused cupcakes

There are few things in life that are loved as universally as a good cupcake. Much like cannabis, cupcakes come in a variety of flavors, sizes, and formulas depending on the sugar high you want. So why not treat yourself to both?

Baked goods remain one of the rockiest forms of cannabis edibles, and cupcakes give you two options (in the batter and in the frosting) to spice up your desserts. This recipe honors the classic vanilla, but the sky’s the limit with canna cupcakes.

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Nutritional information:

• Calories 479
• Fat 23.7g
• Saturated 13.8g
• Unsaturated 8.6 g
• Cholesterol 89.7 mg
• Sodium 194 mg
• Sugar 52.6g

Cooking time:

• Preparation time: 1 hour
• Cooking time: 18 minutes
• Total time: 1 hour 18 minutes
• Yield: 12 cupcakes
• Serving Size: 119g

ingredients and equipment

For the cupcakes you will need:

For best results when baking, use butter, shortening and eggs at room temperature – never melt butter unless a recipe calls for it. This will make it much easier to cream the butter with the other ingredients (beat them together until you get a smooth and creamy texture). For firm butter, you can microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it up a bit.

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Let your eggs sit for at least 30 minutes before beginning the recipe to bring them to room temperature. You can put them in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes to raise the temperature.

• 1 1/4 cups (187 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons (3.25 g) baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 g) salt
• 3/4 cup (150g) white sugar
• 6 tablespoons (90g) cannabis-infused butter
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable or canola oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (15mL) vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (155 ml) milk

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For the frosting you will need:

You have a few options when preparing the frosting recipe. For a crisp white frosting, use shortening for the fat. If you prefer to use butter, the finished frosting will have a slightly yellow tint. You can also use 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening.

• 1 cup (225 g) room temperature butter or shortening
• 4 cups (520g) powdered sugar/powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) milk
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.125 g) salt
• food coloring (optional)
• Decorations – sprinkles, crushed cookies, etc. (optional)

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Tool:

A stand mixer: This recipe involves a bit of mixing, so a stand mixer or hand mixer works well. You can also mix the ingredients by hand using a whisk and spatula.

Cupcake Liners: We strongly recommend using cupcake liners when making these cupcakes, even for non-stick cupcake liners. The cupcakes will bake on the bottom and edges of the pan and can be very difficult to remove. Cupcake cases can be purchased at grocery, craft, or dollar stores.

How to make weed cupcakes

Step 1: Preparation

Preheat the oven to 176°C and prepare the muffin cases with muffin cases.

Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl or container. Put aside.

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Step 3: Mix butter, oil and vanilla

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cannabutter, oil, and vanilla. Blend the ingredients together until they form a creamy consistency.

Step 4: Add eggs

Crack the eggs into the wet ingredient mixture one at a time. Beat well after each addition until fully incorporated.

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Step: 5 Add half of the dry ingredients

Now add half of the flour mixture and beat on medium speed to combine.

Step: 6 Add milk

Slowly add the milk and continue beating the ingredients lightly.

Step 7: Add remaining flour

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Finally add the remaining flour and beat just until it is no longer visible. Don’t mix the dough too much.

Step 8: Fill muffin cups

Using an ice cream scoop (optional), divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups.

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until done. You can test the consistency by sticking a toothpick in the center of a cupcake. If it comes out wet, bake it a few minutes longer. If it comes out dry, your weed cupcakes are done.

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When ready, transfer the baked cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

make icing

You need a large mixing bowl for the frosting.

Step 1: Beat butter or shortening

Add the butter or shortening to the bowl and beat on high until creamy.

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Step 2: Add sugar, milk and salt (and coloring).

Add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and beat on medium speed until combined and smooth. Then add the remaining powdered sugar and milk. If you’re adding color to the frosting, add a few drops now. Beat well until the glaze is smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Decorate cupcakes

Frost the cannabis cupcakes with a piping bag or spatula. Decorate as you like.

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These cannabis-infused cupcakes are great for sharing and can be decorated to suit any occasion. Sprinkles, crushed cookies, or even grated chocolate are all great ideas to finish off your cannabis cupcakes. It’s an easy recipe that allows you to get creative with your edibles and customize your weed experience for any occasion.

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Redavna Kalynchuk

Redawna Kalynchuk is a freelance writer, photographer and visual storyteller based in Alberta. Her passion for cannabis stems from years of cannabis gardening and making incredible infusions. So you can grow, cook and share!

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