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The distinctive delightful aroma of wheat flour combined with butter creates these petite cupcakes that, despite their small size, win the hearts of many. Notably, there are various alternative methods you can easily employ instead of the traditional oven-baking approach. Learn 5 simple, fluffy cupcake recipes with Mytour below!
1. Making Cupcakes Using a Microwave
Temporarily step away from conventional ovens because with just a microwave, you can showcase your cupcake-making skills conveniently and swiftly. If your kitchen lacks an oven, check out the method below:
Ingredients to Prepare
Cake Base:
- 50g all-purpose flour
- 10g cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2g baking powder
- 25ml unsweetened fresh milk
- 25g softened butter
- 1 tube vanilla extract
- 8 cupcake liners
Decorating Cream:
- 200ml whipping cream
- 20g powdered sugar
(Ingredients for making 8 cupcakes)
Instructions for Making Microwave Cupcakes
- Step 1: Beat eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes on high speed, then 2 minutes at medium speed, and finally 1 minute at low speed.
- Step 2: Sift all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then use a spatula to mix them thoroughly with the egg mixture.
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- Step 3: Once the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, place the liners into the prepared molds. Pour the mixed batter into the molds, filling about ⅔ of each mold as the cupcakes will rise when baked.
- Step 4: Place the cupcakes in the microwave at the highest temperature. Bake for about 5 minutes, then pause and continue baking for another 5 minutes.
- Step 5: For decorating cream, mix whipping cream with powdered sugar, then use an electric mixer to whip the cream. Transfer the cream into a piping bag and wait until the cupcakes cool before piping the cream on top.
TIPS: Test the cupcakes by inserting a toothpick into the cake. If the toothpick comes out wet or with batter sticking to it, the cupcakes are not fully baked. Conversely, if the toothpick comes out dry, the cupcakes are evenly baked.
Finished Product Meets Requirements
- Making Cupcakes with an Air Fryer
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3. Making Chocolate Cupcakes
Cupcakes can be paired with various ingredients to bring forth different flavors. Among them, chocolate cupcakes are the most beloved. The recipe for chocolate cupcakes is not too complicated; you just need to combine it with cocoa powder or melted chocolate. The delightful aroma of butter combined with the subtle bitterness of chocolate is sure to delight many.
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Explore the detailed process of making chocolate cupcakes:
- Making Chocolate Cupcakes
4. Making Cupcakes without the Need for Leavening Agents
No need for leavening agents, and you can still achieve soft, delicate, and fragrant cupcakes with the essence of eggs and milk. Check out the extremely simple recipe that Mytour recommends below!
Ingredients to prepare
Batter section:
- 50g all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 30ml unsweetened fresh milk
- 30g caster sugar
- 25ml vegetable oil
The decorative part:
200ml whipped cream
20g powdered sugar
Instructions on how to make flourless cupcakes
Step 1: Mix fresh milk with vegetable oil. Sift flour and mix with fresh milk. Then, separate the yolks from 2 eggs. Add the yolks to the fresh milk mixture and add 30g of sugar.
Step 2: Beat the remaining egg whites until they turn white and fluffy. Slowly fold the beaten egg whites into the flour mixture. Gently mix to ensure the ingredients blend well without deflating the air bubbles. Since the cupcakes do not use baking powder, gentle mixing is crucial to prevent the cakes from collapsing.
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Step 3: Pour the batter into the pre-lined cake mold.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes. Then, bake the cakes for approximately 30 minutes until the surface turns a dark yellow color. Allow the cakes to cool.
Step 5: Mix whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then transfer it into a piping bag. Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, pipe the cream onto each cupcake.
Finished product after execution
Although no raising agent is used, with this method, cupcakes still have a soft, fluffy texture, similar to traditional recipes. The cakes are soft, fragrant with the aroma of flour and eggs. The rich cream on top complements the cupcakes perfectly.
5. How to Make Cupcakes Without an Oven (Using a Steamer)
Can you believe that a simple steamer can produce fluffy and soft cupcakes? If you're still skeptical, check out the recipe below:
Ingredients to Prepare
Cake batter section:
- 2 eggs
- 70g fine sugar
- 75g cake flour (or substitute with 65g all-purpose flour + 10g cornstarch)
- 30ml vegetable oil
- 30ml unsweetened fresh milk
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration cream section:
- 150ml whipped cream
- 15g white sugar
Instructions on how to make no-bake cupcakes
Step 1: In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until the mixture forms a ribbon when the beaters are lifted.
Step 2: Sift flour and baking powder into another bowl, then gently fold to ensure both types of flour are well combined.
Step 3: Pour the flour mixture into the beaten eggs. Add milk and vegetable oil, then mix thoroughly.
Step 4: Divide the cupcake batter into prepared molds.
Step 5: Prepare the steamer for cupcakes: pour about 2 fingers' depth of water into the steamer, place the steamer basket with holes in the center. Heat the steamer for 5 minutes before placing the cupcakes for steaming.
Step 6: Steam the cupcakes on the steamer basket over low heat for approximately 30 minutes until the cakes are cooked.
Step 7: After steaming, let the cupcakes cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the fresh cream for decoration by whipping it with sugar and then transfer it to a piping bag.
TIPS: To prevent the cupcake liners from sticking to the steamer basket, lightly grease the bottom of the liners with oil before steaming!
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Finished product meeting requirements
Steamed cupcakes turn out beautifully golden. They boast a soft, fine texture, rivaling those baked in an oven. The rich aroma of eggs harmonizes with the enticing vanilla flavor, creating a delightful sensation for the taste buds.
With the 5 cupcake-making methods suggested by Mytour Blog, we hope to inspire you with ideas to prepare this enticing steamed cake for the whole family to enjoy. Don't forget to visit Mytour for more delicious recipes!
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