How to make delicious cupcakes without much effort: top 3 recipes from Liza Hlinska

A cupcake is a wonderful holiday pastry that can combine different fillings and many flavors. Besides, it is easier to prepare than any other cake. It is ideal for any festive table and as an everyday dessert for tea. You can cut it into pieces, put it on a plate, and eat it instead of cookies.

Famous Ukrainian pastry chef Liza Hlinska shared her ideas for making three cupcakes that are perfect for both celebrations and family tea parties. Published on her Instagram page.

Blueberry cupcake

Ingredients for the dough:

• flour - 180 g
• baking powder - 8 g
• butter (softened, 82%) - 150 g
• sugar - 130 g
• eggs - 150 g
• lemon zest - to taste
• blueberries (frozen) - 100 g

Ingredients for the syrup:

• water - 150 ml
• sugar - 100 g

Ingredients for the chocolate glaze:

• chocolate - 100 g
• oil (refined) - 10 ml
• cherries (or other berries, freeze-dried or dried) - 10 g

Method of preparation:

Lemon cupcake

Ingredients for the dough:

• butter - 150 g
• sugar - 120 g
• zest of one lemon
• flour - 160 g
• poppy seeds - 40 g
• baking powder - 10 g
• eggs - 100 g
• lemon juice - 40 ml

Ingredients for the lemon glaze:

• lemon juice - 30 ml
• powdered sugar - 100 g
• zest of one lemon - to taste

Ingredients for the impregnation:

• water - 100 ml
• Limoncello liqueur (part of it can be replaced with lemon juice) - 30 ml
• sugar - 80 g

Method of preparation:

Carrot cake with orange icing

Ingredients for the dough:

• flour - 130 g
• baking powder - 10 g
• sugar - 140 g
• zest of one orange
• a pinch of salt
• cinnamon (optional) - 1/3 teaspoon
• orange juice - 60 ml
• refined sunflower oil - 80 ml
• carrots (chopped on a fine grater) - 250 g
• walnuts (roasted) - 150 g

Ingredients for the orange glaze:

• orange juice - 50 ml
• powdered sugar - 150 g
• zest of one orange

Method of preparation: