Snowy cupcakes

Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert of French origin prepared with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, yeast, lemon,

Ingredients

For 6 people

For the cupcakes:

Wheat flour 120 g (4.2 oz)

Powdered sugar 125 g (4.4 oz)

Soft butter 125 g (4.4 oz)

2 Eggs

Baking powder 1 packet

For the glaze:

Powdered sugar 150 g (5.3 oz)

Lemon juice 2 cl (0.7 fl oz)

White sugar flakes for decoration

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

Prepare the muffin tins by lining them with paper cups.

Melt the butter.

Whip the eggs with the sugar with an electric mixer until you get a light and homogeneous cream.

Gradually incorporate the butter while continuing to beat the mixture

Add the flour and baking powder, stirring gently.

When the dough is smooth and uniform, fill the molds halfway

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Let the cupcakes cool before removing them from the molds

Transfer them to a wire rack.

Prepare the glaze by gradually mixing the icing sugar and lemon juice until you get a shiny and soft dough.

Spread the icing over the cupcakes and decorate with sugar snowflakes.

Wait for the glaze to firm up for a few minutes before enjoying them.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

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