Introduction
Cupcakes are small, tasty snack cakes that are favored for their portability and portion control. They are batter cakes baked in a cup-shaped foil or temperature-resistant paper.
A cupcake can be prepared from a variety of formulations and can be decorated with cream and icings.
Ah, delicious, frosting-topped cupcakes. They're the perfect individual-size treat for birthdays, weddings, and just an average weekday.
Task
Prepare all the needed ingredients and materials.
Ingredients Checklist
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Process
Directions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or foil liners.
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Step 2
Melt the butter with the vegetable oil and water over low heat.
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Step 3
In a large bowl, sift the flour with the sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add the melted butter mixture and beat with a handheld mixer at low speed until smooth. Add the egg and beat until incorporated, then add the buttermilk and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping the bottom and side of the bowl. Pour the batter into the lined muffin tins, filling them about three-fourths full.
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Step 4
Bake the cupcakes in the center of the oven for about 25 minutes, until springy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 5
Let the cupcakes cool slightly, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely. Frost and top the cupcakes as desired.
Evaluation
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Overall Appearance (neatly presented) |
Fair | Good | Master-Baker |
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Creativity and Execution (design is visually appealing) |
Fair | Good | Master-Baker |
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Flavor (balance sweetness) |
Fair | Good | Master-Baker |
| Texture (not too moist/not too dry) | Fair | Good | Master-Baker |
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Balance (frosting and texture blend together well.) |
Fair | Good | Master-Baker |
Conclusion
After this activity, you will know that cupcakes were very fluffy and very cake-like. A cupcake is a small cake designed to serve one person. Cupcakes are generally baked in muffin pans that are lined with baking paper. They are small in size and are usually frosted and decorated.