Chocolate cupcakes with patterns
8 servings
60 minutes
Chocolate cupcakes with patterns are a true culinary art inspired by American baking traditions. Their delicate, airy structure combines with the rich flavor of dark chocolate, while the white patterns on the surface give them an exquisite look. Each bite offers a harmony of sweetness, a light bitterness of cocoa, and the velvety softness of cream. These cupcakes are perfect for festive tea parties or cozy evenings with loved ones. They can be served with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, cocoa, or milkshake. The 'spider web' decoration makes them not only tasty but also visually appealing, creating the effect of a small work of art. The simple yet thoughtful preparation process allows one to enjoy every step—from melting chocolate to creating patterns that transform an ordinary dessert into a masterpiece of pastry craftsmanship.
1
Break the dark chocolate (50 grams) into pieces and place it to melt in a water bath.
- Dark chocolate: 150 g
2
Add milk and butter. Mix until the dough is smooth. Cool down.
- Milk: 1 glass
- Butter: 80 g
3
In another container, mix the sifted flour, sugar, and baking soda.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Sugar: 130 g
- Baking soda: 0.5 teaspoon
4
In a separate bowl, beat the egg with cream and add the resulting mixture to the flour mixture.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Single cream 10% fat: 140 ml
5
Add the cooled chocolate to the dough and mix until smooth.
- Dark chocolate: 150 g
6
Spoon the batter into the cupcake molds to 3/4 full.
7
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees and place the muffins inside for 20-25 minutes.
8
To decorate, melt white and dark chocolate separately in a water bath.
- Dark chocolate: 150 g
- White chocolate: 100 g
9
Spread dark chocolate on the surface of the finished cupcakes and let it set slightly.
- Dark chocolate: 150 g
10
Transfer the white chocolate to a piping bag with a fine tip and apply a circular pattern on each cupcake.
- White chocolate: 100 g
11
Use a toothpick to draw lines from the center to the edges of the cupcake to create a web pattern. Let the design cool.
