Let's learn with Sonia how to prepare the basic cupcakes, the popular American small cakes that, once baked, can be topped and decorated in a number of ways! *** Today we'll be making together the cupcakes, the popular American small cakes: I'll show you how to prepare the basic cupcake batter, that, once baked, can be topped and decorated in a number of ways. Let's see what ingredients we'll need: • 1 cup (120 g) of flour • 2 medium eggs • 1/8 tsp (1 sachet) of vanilla powder or 1 tsp of vanilla extract • ½ tsp (2 g) of baking powder • just over ½ cup (120 g) of sugar • 1 stick (120 g) of butter • the grated zest of ½ organic lemon • 1 pinch of salt Let's make together the cupcakes: Put the softened butter in a bowl, then add the sugar and the vanilla... and keep beating until you have a smooth, even and foamy mixture. When the mixture is foamy, add the grated lemon zest and the salt; now add the eggs at room temperature, one at a time, and keep beating until creamy. Now add the sifted flour and baking powder, mix well with a wooden spoon and the cupcake batter is ready. Place 12 paper baking cups in a cupcake pan, and divide the batter. Now, bake in a static oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes. 20 min. - 350°F (180°C) Once the cupcakes are cooked, take them out of the oven and let them cool completely. Then, they're ready to be decorated with buttercream, cheese or with a plain frosting. Moreover, you can add chocolate sprinkles or sugar decorations. From Sonia <b>...</b>
