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charlotte russe cupcake recipe

Charlotte Russe Cupcake Recipe

Indulge in the elegance of our charlotte russe cupcake recipe. Light sponge, creamy filling, and airy topping make these cupcakes perfect for any occasion. Try it now!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • Cupcake tins
  • Cupcake liners

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for pastry cream)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for pastry cream)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin (optional, for stabilizing whipped cream)
  • q.s. Fresh berries (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whip eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake until golden and springy, about 12-15 minutes.
  • For the pastry cream, heat milk and sugar in a saucepan; whisk in egg yolks and cornstarch until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and let the pastry cream cool completely.
  • Once cupcakes have cooled, remove a small cone from the center of each.
  • Fill each cupcake with pastry cream, replace the tops, and chill if desired.
  • Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, adding gelatin if stabilizing.
  • Pipe whipped cream over the filled cupcakes and garnish with fresh berries if using.

Notes

Feel free to customize your cupcakes by adding fruit flavors to the filling or experimenting with different extracts. For added moisture, consider using buttermilk in the sponge or incorporating sour cream. These cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for a day but are best enjoyed fresh. If assembling ahead of time, chill before serving to maintain structure.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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