Japanese American 4th of July Cupcakes, #Glutino #Giveaway

NinjaBaker — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:16:54 +0000

Glutino kindly provided gluten-free products and coupons for this giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Celebrating the freedom to enjoy Japanese plum wine infused 4th of July cupcakes!

One of my first jobs in LA upon arrival from Tokyo was a seating hostess at a prestigious Japanese restaurant. I stood at the front with the cashier. My nimble with coins and credit cards colleague was a native Californian. Her parents were born and raised in Japan. As assimilation into America was important, speaking, reading and writing English were encouraged. My cashier friend did pick up snippets of Japanese phrases at home. Her mates and work at school, however, required English. When Japanese customers walked into the restaurant, they’d ask my colleague a question. She’d turn to me and I’d answer. The situation did produce some comical moments.

You will be the star of your 4th of July parties with
the Ninja Baker's Japanese plum wine gluten-free cupcakes!

In Japan, I also played translator to Japanese American friends. They were born in the US and suddenly found themselves in Tokyo. (Almost always due to their fathers’ work.) Perhaps language or political barriers make belonging to two cultures challenging. Ultimately it is a blessing. With our feet in two countries we get to see the world with a wider lens.

Diverse cultures and deliciousness is celebrated in this
gluten-free Japanese American 4th of July cupcake.

Regardless of your background, I am confident that my gluten-free Japanese American Fourth of July Cupcakes will bring happiness to your celebration. Japanese plum wine infuses Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Old Fashioned Yellow Cake. Your favorite vanilla frosting tinted red, white and blue is smothered atop the moist cakes. Whipped cream is a wonderful (gluten-free) option, too. Scroll down...Nab the gluten-free Japanese American Fourth of July Cupcakes recipe and enter for your chances to win free Glutino product!

Gluten-Free Japanese American 4th of July Cupcakes

Japanese plum wine adds a tart element to a moist gluten-free cupcake. Top with your favorite vanilla frosting tinted red, white and blue.

To make this a completely kid-friendly cupcake, substitute tart cherry juice for the Japanese plum wine.

Ingredients:

1 Package Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Old Fashioned Yellow Cake
½ Cup + 1½ Tablespoons Softened Butter
2 Large Eggs
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste
½ Cup Japanese Plum Wine
Drops of Red Food Coloring

Directions:

Set the oven dial to 350° Slip the cupcake cases into the muffin tins.

In a kitchen stand mixer whip up the butter until fluffy. Sprinkle in the Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Old Fashioned Yellow Cake mix. Drop the eggs, one at a time, into the bowl. Incorporate completely. On low speed, add the vanilla bean paste, Japanese plum wine and red food coloring.

With an ice cream scooper, divide the batter among the cupcake cases. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Frost and decorate with vanilla frosting tinted red, white and blue.

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Wishing you a 4th of July that sparkles with fine food, friends and family.

The Ninja Baker

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Japanese American 4th of July Cupcakes, #Glutino #Giveaway