Classic cupcakes with butter-protein cream
12 servings
60 minutes
Classic cupcakes with creamy protein frosting are a delicate treat that captures hearts from the first bite. Their history begins in European culinary tradition, where miniature desserts symbolize coziness and festive spirit. The velvety batter with a hint of vanilla perfectly complements the airy frosting that melts in your mouth, leaving a light sweetness. Lemon juice in the frosting adds freshness, while butter makes the texture perfectly smooth. These cupcakes will adorn any celebration and make a wonderful addition to a cup of aromatic coffee or tea.
1
For the cupcakes we will need: sugar (150 g), soft butter (100 g), eggs (2 pcs), flour (200 g), milk (120 ml), salt, baking powder, vanillin.
- Sugar: 350 g
- Butter: 300 g
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Milk: 120 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Vanillin: to taste
2
Beat the sugar with butter until a uniform fluffy mass.
- Sugar: 350 g
- Butter: 300 g
3
Add eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, continue to whisk.
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
- Vanillin: to taste
- Salt: pinch
4
Sift the flour with the baking powder. Mix well.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
5
Then add milk and mix everything until a smooth consistency.
- Milk: 120 ml
6
Distribute the dough into the molds.
7
Bake in a preheated oven at 175 degrees for 25–30 minutes.
8
For the protein-butter cream, you will need: 5 egg whites, sugar (200 g), butter (200 g), 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Chicken egg: 7 pieces
- Sugar: 350 g
- Butter: 300 g
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
9
Mix the egg whites with sugar and place in a water bath.
10
Whip until the sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
11
Transfer the resulting mixture to a separate bowl, add lemon juice, and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
12
Without stopping to whip, start adding soft butter and food coloring.
- Butter: 300 g
- Food colouring: to taste
13
Place the prepared cream in the refrigerator for 60 minutes; during this time, the butter will solidify and the cream will set.
14
Decorate the cupcakes with buttercream and edible decorations.
