Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins | An Inspired Cook

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- Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake
  
  Posted at 10:39 am by NativeNM, on March 21, 2025
  It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything. My computer had been slowing down over time but I was able to work through it until an automated update in February. Well, that last update brought my computer to a standstill, so after a couple weeks of frustration I eventually had to invest in a new computer. After getting things set back up I’m ready to share a breakfast cake that I made recently. It was so light and moist with layers of apples, and a brown sugar, cinnamon and pecan crumble topping. It’s hard to resist any time of day, especially with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
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  Posted in Breakfast, Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake, Breakfast Cake, Brown Sugar and Apples, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pecan Crumble, Coffee Cake, Toasted Pecans
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake
  
  Posted at 12:13 pm by NativeNM, on May 10, 2024
  Happy Mother’s Day to every mom out there! I’ve been saving this recipe from Ina Garten for a special occasion and thought it would be perfect for Mothers Day. This is my first time trying it and it turned out so light and moist. The streusel with cinnamon and pecans add to the flavor and texture. It’s delicious and a bit sinful with all the butter and sugar but it’s Mother’s Day so I’m giving permission to indulge and enjoy a slice. It is the perfect companion to your morning coffee, afternoon tea or after dinner dessert. I wish you all a fun weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Barefoot Contessa's Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Brunch, Cinnamon Pecan Streusel, Dessert, Maple Glaze, Mother's Day Cake, Sour Cream Coffee Cake
- Mocha Valentine Cupcakes
  
  Posted at 8:57 am by NativeNM, on February 13, 2024
  Valentine’s day is a day to show the ones you love how much they mean to you. This year I’m making Joe some cupcakes infused with cocoa and coffee that are moist and decadent. They are topped with a buttercream chocolate frosting and sprinkled with toffee bits. This recipe comes from the Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake that I made a few years ago. I couldn’t imagine finding a better mocha base that would have the moistness and dark chocolate flavors than we enjoyed in that recipe. At the end I added some mini chocolate chips in the cake batter to add some chocolate texture in each bite. I cheated with a store bought chocolate buttercream frosting but I will include the frosting recipe I’ve made in the past just in case you want to make your own. For all the dark chocolate lovers, these Valentine cupcakes are hard to resist!
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 7 Comments | Tagged cake, Chocolate, Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes, Cocoa Coffee Cupcakes, Cocoa Coffee Cupcakes with Toffee Bits, Mocha Cupcakes with Toffee Bits, Valentine Cupcakes
- No Bake Mocha Cheesecake
  
  Posted at 9:38 am by NativeNM, on August 4, 2023
  If it’s too hot to bake . . . try this no bake mocha cheesecake that has a firm texture and the taste of a baked cheesecake. I made my own graham cracker crust which took about 7 minutes bake time. Try making the crust ahead of time, perhaps in the early morning or evening when it feels cooler. Sometimes I make a crust up to a week ahead and place it in the refrigerator until I’m ready to make the filling. This cheesecake has two layers, a thin chocolate ganache and a creamy mocha filling. I love toffee bits with any coffee dessert so I sprinkled some on top for a little crunch. It tastes creamy and decadent with a slight hint of coffee flavor. If you’re a coffee lover you’ll love this cool mocha cheesecake!
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Dessert, Recipes | 3 Comments | Tagged Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake, Coffee Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake, No Bake Mocha Cheesecake, No Bake Mocha Cheesecake with Toffee Bits
- Cinnamon Brioche Cruffins
  
  Posted at 12:05 pm by NativeNM, on December 30, 2021
  The first time I ever tasted a Cinnamon Brioche Cruffin was during our Wyoming vacation in September. Persephone’s Bakery in Jackson Hole serves up some of the best pastries you will find anywhere. On our Wyoming holiday we started each day at Persephone’s Westbank to have breakfast with Joe having a savory breakfast with eggs and I with a pastry and coffee. My favorite thing was the Cinnamon Brioche and I vowed that one day I would recreate it. I had no idea how much work goes into making this irresistible flaky dough but it was so worth it. The outside layer is crisp with buttery layers rolled up together with cinnamon sugar. It’s one of the most delicious pastries I’ve ever tasted and one of my biggest accomplishments if I do say so myself!
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Dessert, Recipes | 3 Comments | Tagged Brioche Dough, Cinamon Roll, Cinnamon Brioche Cruffins, Cinnamon Cruffins, Cinnamon Sugar, Copycat Persephone's Cinnamon Brioche, Croissant, Morning Roll, Muffin, Pastry
- Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake
  
  Posted at 10:15 am by NativeNM, on January 27, 2021
  It’s National Chocolate Cake Day!! And with Valentines day just around the corner I thought I’d share my favorite chocolate cake. Joe loves dark chocolate so I made this cake especially for him. The cake alone is very moist and loaded with dark chocolate flavors as well as coffee. And you can’t beat a buttercream frosting for it’s creamy whipped texture. The combination is so decadent leaving you to savor every bite. And if that’s not enough I had some chocolate covered pecans from “Legacy Pecans” that I chopped and sprinkled over top. Joe loves them and it was almost impossible to keep him from devouring them before they went on the cake. He was all too happy to taste test this slice. Hope you all have a wonderful Chocolate Cake Day and a Valentines day shared with the one you love! Continue reading →
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 5 Comments | Tagged Buttermilk, Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, Dark Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Covered Pecans, Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake, Freshly Brewed Strong Coffee, Legacy Pecans, New Mexico Pinon Coffee
- Cranberry Orange Muffins
  
  Posted at 9:50 am by NativeNM, on April 16, 2020
  Earlier this week we had a surprise snow day. After several days in the 70’s with warm breezes the winds changed to strong gusts and dropping temperatures. What started out as rain quickly changed over to snow which blanketed much of New Mexico. Days like these are perfect for baking. The warmth from the oven and aroma that fills the air is serenity. I have a bucket list of recipes that I save for days such as these. When the fresh cranberries were available I picked up an extra bag to put in the freezer. They freeze just like blueberries and are great to bake with. These cranberry orange muffins are so moist and flavorful. I love the burst of tart cranberry alongside the sweet orange flavor. This is my guilty pleasure of the week. Sometimes you just need something sweet to brighten your day.
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- Blueberry Coffeecake with a Lemon Glaze
  
  Posted at 2:12 pm by NativeNM, on February 19, 2019
  Joe and I recently took a few days to visit family in the Florida Keys. We loved the warm sunshine and tropical weather. The ocean is beautiful, the food is great and family time was the icing on the cake. However, traveling included early wake up calls and long flights which was tiresome. I needed caffeine and sugar to keep me alert when I couldn’t get moving on those early mornings. After we went through TSA security I treated myself to a pastry and coffee. It’s one of those things I only have occasionally because I’m so addicted to it, hence the coffeecake. I’m still trying to reign in my indulgence, but until then I’m going to eat cake! What goes better with coffee than a sweet slice of coffeecake. I tell myself the blueberries are to make it healthier although I doubt anyone would believe me. It has such a moist texture and the warm blueberries just melt into the cake. Lemons are notoriously tasty with anything blueberry so I drizzled a lemony glaze over top. It’s like a little slice of heaven on a plate!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 6 Comments | Tagged Blueberry Coffeecake, Blueberry Coffeecake Layered with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon, Blueberry Coffeecake with a Lemon Glaze, Fresh Blueberries
- Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake (From Kansas With Love)
  
  Posted at 8:54 am by NativeNM, on April 20, 2018
  This lucious chocolate caramel poke cake comes with some big news! This is my last recipe from Kansas. After 25 years in the Kansas City area we are finally going home to New Mexico. For the past several years I’ve been feeling homesick for New Mexico. Our little family is all grown up; our boys are living their own lives and spreading their wings. The time feels right to move on to the next phase of our lives. Joe and I are both looking forward to taking long weekends to explore and travel throughout the state that we’ve missed for so many years. I don’t know when I’ll be posting again, but eventually when we are settled I’ll be back with some stories to tell for sure. Hope you’ll come back and visit. But for now I have one last dessert to share. From Kansas with love!!
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Chocolate Cake Mix, Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake, Chocolate Poke Cake, Chocolate Poke Cake with Caramel Sauce and Chocolate Whipped Cream, Chocolate Whipped Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce
- Espresso Tres Leches Cake
  
  Posted at 10:08 am by NativeNM, on July 8, 2016
  Ever since I made my first Tres Leches Cake I’ve dreamed of a coffee infused version. I’m a big fan of coffee flavored desserts and this tops my list. The three milks that are soaked into the cake have been infused with Espresso beans to give it that coffee taste. Unless you’ve had it you just can’t imagine how cool and moist this cake is. It’s a little slice of heaven with a cloud of whipped cream over top. Enough said . . . Enjoy!
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  Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Coffee Infused Tres Leches Cake, Espresso Tres Leches Cake, Shatto Coffee Milk, Shatto Milk Co., Tres Leches Cake
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