Classic cupcake with raisins

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   How to make a classic cupcake with raisins? Prepare the products. Take them out of the refrigerator in advance so that they become room temperature, this is the first secret of a successful cupcake. Choose high-quality, natural butter, without milk fat substitutes, corresponding to GOST.

2. Step 2:

   

   Choose small, seedless raisins for the cupcake. First, rinse it thoroughly with warm water, removing debris and brushes. Then pour boiling water over the raisins and leave for half an hour. After a while, drain the water, and put the raisins on a paper towel to remove excess liquid.

3. Step 3:

   

   In a deep bowl, beat the soft butter with sugar and salt with a mixer until a fluffy light mass.

4. Step 4:

   

   Salt in a sweet cupcake acts as a flavor enhancer.

5. Step 5:

   

   Then, without stopping beating, beat one egg into the butter. Be sure to wash the eggs before use, as even the seemingly clean shell may contain harmful bacteria. It is best to use food detergents and a brush.

6. Step 6:

   

   Beat the mass thoroughly each time.

7. Step 7:

   

   Then pour the dried steamed raisins into the mass. Mix the dough billet so that the raisins are evenly distributed over it.

9. Step 8:

   

   Pour the flour sifted and mixed with vanilla and baking powder into this bowl. It is important to sift the flour to saturate it with oxygen. Then the baking will turn out to be airy and will rise well when baking. Be careful with vanilla, in large quantities it begins to taste bitter, it is enough at the tip of the knife.

10. Step 9:

    

    Mix the dough well so that it becomes completely homogeneous. Turn on the oven to warm up to 180 degrees.

11. Step 10:

    

    Put the dough in a greased form. Put it in the oven and bake the cupcake for 40 minutes.

12. Step 11:

    

    When the top layer of the cake is slightly browned, check it for readiness: pierce it with a wooden skewer in several places, if the skewer comes out dry, then the mold can be taken out of the oven. Let the cupcake cool in the mold. Then carefully remove and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

13. Step 12:

    

    Such a cupcake can be served with tea, coffee, cocoa or milk, for a simple tea party or for a festive table. It does not harden for a long time and does not lose its taste qualities.

14. Step 13:

    

    Have a nice tea party!