A year of blogging and Nutella cupcakes!

Today I complete one year of being a part of the blogosphere (yay me!). I started off hoping to use Ambrosia as a place where I could collect my recipes and keep track of my cooking and baking experiments. Little did I know that a year down the line, the blog would mean a lot more than that. In many ways.

Blogging has changed how I cook.

I don’t cook the same things that often because otherwise I won’t be able to blog about it. Whenever I cook or bake something I immediately start picturing the photo set in my head, the colours and textures of the background, the props and accessories. I also don’t shop in sets anymore, I keep picking up crockery and anything that looks interesting and would make a pretty picture. Mats, doilys, handmade paper – anything! This is something that would be every food bloggers dream.

Blogging has changed how I interact with people.
I’ve met so many wonderful people, and they’re actually real! :D This was something I definitely wasn’t expecting, and that's why I began with a pseudonym, Coco, but now I don’t see the need for it (I’m slowly trying to phase it out).

Blogging has make me learn some technology!
I know the importance of a page rank and I’ve learnt some CSS tweaks along the way. From taking pics with my camera phone to actually investing in a Canon A570 (not reached a dSLR yet), I’ve now got a growing interest in photography.

Blogging has connected me to the Universe.
I’d never think I’d get a parcel from someone I never knew and send a bunch of Indian goodies halfway across the world! I joined the Daring Bakers in churning out some absolutely delicious treats – something I probably wouldn't have followed through on my own.

I’m so happy I started blogging, it keep me connected with what I’m extremely passionate about. How has food blogging changed you?

Now it's time for some food fun. I'm a big fan of Nutella and I really wanted to incorporate it into a cake so I whipped up this recipe and what I got was some wonderfully moist, luscious and decadent Nutella Banana Cupcakes. I can't stop gushing about how extremely moist and soft these turned out to be. You have got to try this!

Nutella Banana Cupcakes
(yield - 12 cupcakes)

125g/4.5oz butter, softened
100g/3.5oz. sugar, powdered
2 eggs
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
100g/3.5oz. Nutella
4 tablespoon cocoa powder, sifted
2 tsp baking soda
200g/7oz. flour
100ml/3.5 fl oz. hot milk
fun decorations if you'd like to dress it up
More Nutella for the glaze

1. Beat the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs on at a time. Next, add the mashed bananas and nutella. Beat a little more. Add in the cocoa powder.
2. Sift together the baking soda and the flour. Add this to the banana mixture.
3. Pour over the hot milk. Beat it together one last time.
4. Grease a muffin pan and pour in the batter. Fill to the top if you'd like big cupcakes.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F or 180°C for 20-30 minutes.
6. Let it completely cool, after which spread a generous layer of Nutella. Don't be shy. ;-)
   
7. Decorate as you'd like.

Variations: Stir in chocolate chips or top it with some hazelnuts for a some crunch.

I'm telling you, this recipe is a must try. You will love it!

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