Stolichnye cupcakes with chocolate
4 servings
35 minutes
The 'Stolichnye' chocolate muffins are a refined treat of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of buttery dough with the rich taste of chocolate. Their history begins in classic Russian baking recipes where the quality of ingredients and cooking skill play a key role. The preparation involves whipping butter with sugar to an airy mass, adding eggs and cognac for aroma, and then flour with baking powder for structural lightness. The chocolate surprise inside makes these muffins particularly appealing, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. They are served slightly cooled, dusted with powdered sugar, complemented by a cup of fragrant tea or coffee. These muffins are perfect for cozy evenings or festive tables, delighting guests with their exquisite taste and homely warmth.
1
Whip the butter until white, add sugar and whip to a fluffy mass.
- Butter: 130 g
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
2
Add eggs to the dough one by one, beating well after each addition.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
After adding the third egg to the dough, the mixture should be uniform and fluffy. Now you can add salt and cognac, and beat again.
- Salt: pinch
- Cognac: 1 tablespoon
4
Add the (sifted) flour and baking powder, and knead (whip) well.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
5
Grease the molds with oil and fill them with dough. After the first layer of dough, I placed a piece of chocolate on top, then more dough. As a result, the chocolate ended up on top.
- Butter: 130 g
6
Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees. Check readiness with a toothpick.
7
After baking, remove the muffins from the molds, cool them down, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Vanilla sugar: to taste