Drunken Cherry Cupcake
6 servings
90 minutes
The 'Drunken Cherry' cake is an exquisite dessert with French charm that captivates with its rich texture and refined taste. Vodka-soaked cherries add a spicy note to the pastry that harmonizes beautifully with the chocolate base. Legend has it that this recipe originated in cozy French patisseries where culinary masters experimented with flavors and textures. The airy dough combined with soft cream, chocolate crumbs, and cherries creates a truly delightful combination. This cake is perfect for festive dinners, romantic evenings, or simply enjoying tea time. Its rich flavor and light alcoholic hint make it a favorite dessert among gourmets, with each bite telling a story of French gastronomy. Enjoy!
1
Soak the cherries in vodka for 10 hours. Before making the cake, drain the vodka.
- Vodka: to taste
- Pitted cherries: 200 g
2
Beat the eggs with sugar.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 180 g
3
Add soft butter.
- Butter: 155 g
4
Add flour and baking powder.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Baking powder: pinch
5
Add cocoa.
- Cocoa: 30 g
6
Pour in the milk and mix until smooth.
- Milk: 150 ml
7
Chop the chocolate with a knife. Add it to the dough along with the cherries.
- Chocolate: 90 g
- Pitted cherries: 200 g
8
Grease the mold with butter.
- Butter: 155 g
9
Dust with flour.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
10
Transfer the dough to the mold.
11
Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 45 minutes.