Cupcakes "Diana"

6 servings

90 minutes

The 'Diana' cupcakes are a refined treat of British cuisine, named in honor of the elegance and tenderness they embody. These miniature cakes delight with a combination of airy chocolate batter and rich cherry filling with hints of brandy, creating an exquisite balance of sweetness and light tartness. The cream made from condensed milk and butter gives the cupcakes a velvety softness, while the cocktail cherry completes the image of a sophisticated dessert. They are perfect for festive occasions and cozy evenings with a cup of tea, enhancing the atmosphere of warmth and elegance. 'Diana' is a cupcake that captivates from the first bite, leaving behind a sweet memory of celebration and pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 386.3
• Proteins: 7.7g
• Fats: 20.3g
• Carbohydrates: 39.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Sugar: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 40 g
• Milk: 50 ml
• Cocoa powder: 25 g
• Pitted cherries: 100 g
• Brandy: 40 ml
• Butter: 100 g
• Condensed milk: 150 g
• Cocktail cherry: 6 pc

Cooking steps

1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk the yolks with 30 grams of sugar. Beat the egg whites with a mixer, adding 30 grams of sugar to the airy foam, and put it in the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Sugar: 100 g

2. Add flour, milk, and cocoa to the yolks and mix everything thoroughly with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 40 g
   • Milk: 50 ml
   • Cocoa powder: 25 g

3. Then gradually fold in the beaten egg whites with a spatula, trying to keep them airy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

4. Transfer the dough to mini muffin molds, filling them three-quarters full. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes. To check readiness, poke the muffin with a skewer — it should come out dry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 40 g

5. Prepare the filling. Put cherries with sugar (40 g) in a saucepan, add 3 tbsp of water and simmer for 7 minutes over medium heat to let the cherries release their juice. At the end, add brandy and heat for another minute while stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted cherries: 100 g
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Brandy: 40 ml

6. Prepare the cream. Whip the butter with a mixer until white, then gradually add the condensed milk while continuing to whip until the cream is fluffy and holds its shape.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Condensed milk: 150 g

7. Cool the mini cupcakes and remove them from the mold. Carefully take out some of the crumb from the top. Crumble this crumb and mix it into the cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 40 g

8. Fill the cupcakes with drunken cherries. Place the cream in a piping bag with a star tip and make hats on the cupcakes. Decorate the cupcakes with cocktail cherries and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted cherries: 100 g
   • Cocktail cherry: 6 pieces