Gooseberry Cupcakes

Summery elderflower and gooseberry cakes, similar to French friands, baked until springy and served warm with cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 227 kcals 2724.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.8 grams 285.4 grams
Fat 12.9 grams 154.8 grams
Protein 4.5 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
12 cupcakes
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
4
tbsp
Caster Sugar
for the syrup
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
to dust
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Unsalted Butter
melted, plus extra for greasing
Fruits
100
g
Gooseberries
trimmed
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
Other
6
piece
Egg Whites
free-range, lightly beaten

Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 150°C.
  • Grease a muffin tin with melted butter.
  • Dissolve caster sugar in 30ml of water over heat.
  • Simmer gooseberries in the syrup for five minutes until soft.
  • Combine ground almonds and flour in a bowl then sift in icing sugar.
  • Stir in egg whites, melted butter, and elderflower cordial until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the tin and place 3-4 gooseberries in each cake.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until springy to the touch.
  • Cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.