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Hanukkah Cupcakes in a silver cup with whipped cream

Hanukkah Cupcakes

Author Rachel
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Yield 12 cupcakes
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Description

Homemade Hanukkah Cupcakes are the perfect treat during the holidays.
Kosher, Dairy

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream 36-40% fat
  • 1 cup (140g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Hanukkah sprinkles  or sprinkles of choice

For the heavy cream frosting: ** You can frost the cupcakes with a classic vanilla buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or any frosting of your choice.

For decorating:

Instructions

Make the cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a hand whisk to beat eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until the sugar partially melts and the mixture thickens a little.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together over the bowl and whisk just until incorporated.
  • Gently and slowly whisk in the sprinkles.
  • Pour/spoon the batter into the liners, to avoid spilling fill only 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

  • Chill your equipment: Make sure the mixing bowl and beaters or whisk attachment are well-chilled. Place them in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping. This helps the cream whip up faster and to a better consistency.
  • Chill the heavy cream: The heavy whipping cream should also be very cold. Place it in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping.
  • Start whipping: Pour the heavy cream into the chilled mixing bowl. Begin whipping at low speed for 2-3 minutes. Add Vanilla pudding.
  • Gradually increase to medium or high speed as the cream thickens.
  • Watch for stiff peaks: Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Stiff peaks mean that the whipped cream holds its shape when the beaters or whisk are lifted.
  • Stop whipping: Be careful not to overwhip, as this can lead to butter. Once you have stiff peaks, stop whipping immediately.
  • Pipe onto cupcakes: Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Pipe it onto your cupcakes in a swirling motion or any design you prefer.
  • Decorate with sprinkles and place a chocolate coin in the center of the swirl.
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