Description
Golden, creamy, and kissed with cinnamon, these traditional Portuguese custard cupcakes are a delightful blend of tender crust and smooth, velvety filling — perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup, provides structure to the cupcakes
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup, adds sweetness and helps with browning
- Eggs: 3 large, bind ingredients and enrich the custard
- Whole milk: 2 cups, gives a creamy base to the filling
- Butter: 2 tablespoons (melted), adds richness to the texture
- Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon, offers warm, aromatic depth
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon, rounds out the flavor with a gentle sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and frothy. Gradually add melted butter, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, then sift in flour, mixing until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure each muffin cup is evenly greased to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla for the most aromatic results
- Avoid overbaking to keep the custard creamy inside
- For a bakery-style look, use parchment paper liners with ruffled edges
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg