If you only learn the basics of baking skills, then one of the first you will have to implement the recipe for cupcakes. The base cake dough is prepared simply, and therefore is ideal for beginners, while the number of variations of the dish is not counted in tens, which reveals a huge space for flying fantasy. On how to make a cupcake with your own hand, we'll talk in the recipes below.
How to cook a cake in the oven?
On the eve of the New Year's holidays, so aromatic muffins with citrus peel and dried fruits will complement the delicacies on the banquet table. We will prepare this cupcake according to the classical technology, adding spices and dried cranberries to the dough.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- butter - 225 g;
- granulated sugar - 145 g;
- orange juice - 55 ml;
- orange peel - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- eggs - 3 pieces;
- egg yolk - 1 piece;
- flour - 215 g;
- Ground cinnamon - 3/4 tsp.
- Ground ginger - 1/4 tsp.
- dried cranberry - 1 1/2 items;
- white chocolate crumb - 55 g.
For glaze:
- cream cheese - 115 g;
- powdered sugar - 115 g;
- liquor - 15 ml;
- white chocolate - 95 g;
- dried cranberry (for decoration).
Preparation
The basis of any cupcake is whipped creamy consistency oil with granulated sugar. Set the mixer on the middle turn, and proceed to work on the softened butter and sugar crystals. In the middle of the whipping process, add citrus and juice. Continue beating by adding eggs and yolk.
Separately, pass through the sieve the remaining ingredients, in portions adding them to the oily-egg mass, mix everything together with a spoon. Add the finished dough with cranberries and chocolate chips, and then pour into an oily form. Bake the cake for 55-65 minutes at 180 degrees.
If you do not know how to prepare a cream for cupcakes, then stop on the version of this cream-glaze. Melt white chocolate mixed with the rest of the ingredients from the list. Pour the cream-glaze ready cake, after letting the latter cool. Decorate pastries with dried cranberries.
How to make cupcakes at home - recipe
As for portioned cupcakes, they will also be relevant during the holidays, not only as an addition to the festive menu, but also as one of the options for edible gifts.
Ingredients:
- flour - 295 g;
- ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon;
- soda, baking powder - 1 teaspoon;
- Fresh ginger - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- vegetable oil - 115 ml;
- honey - 55 ml;
- brown sugar - 35 g;
- eggs - 2 pieces;
- milk - 145 ml.
Preparation
Connect the top three dry components together. Separately, whip fresh ginger with butter, honey, eggs and milk. Pour a little liquid mixture to dry, mix. Repeat until all liquids have been added to the flour. Distribute muffins in molds covered with special paper bases. Bake for 25 minutes at 175 degrees.
Before preparing a muffin in a multivarquet, set the device to "Baking" mode, and pour the dough into silicone molds.
How to cook a cupcake in a microwave in a mug - an easy recipe
Ingredients:
- chocolate crumb - 1/4 of a century;
- fatty cream - 15 ml;
- cocoa powder - 1/2 tbsp. spoons;
- egg - 1 pc.
Preparation
Before you can quickly make a cupcake, take a large mug and melt the chocolate chips in it. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly, and then beat in the egg, add fatty cream and cocoa. After whipping the ingredients with a whisk, return the mug to the microwave and leave it for a minute at maximum power.