Cupcakes made from sponge cake dough with filling
Description
The baking is simple and quick. Chocolate cupcakes made with sponge cake batter and filled with cherries will delight both children and adults. This recipe will become your go-to solution when you crave something light and delicious for dessert. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Using a mixer, beat the eggs with sugar and vanilla until thick and foamy. Beat for 7–10 minutes. Then, while continuing to beat, slowly drizzle in the oil. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold in the flour and cocoa with a bottom-to-top folding motion.
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Step 2
Wash the cherries, remove the pits, and roll them in flour. If using frozen cherries, they must be thawed first.
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Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Moisten silicone muffin molds with water. Fill the molds with batter up to 2/3 full, and place one cherry in each, using one to three berries per muffin. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Step 4
Let the finished cupcakes cool in the molds.
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Step 5
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.