BEAR CUPCAKE

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Bear Cupcake

⏱️ Prep: 20 min
🔥 Cook: 15 min
🕒 Total: 35 min
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 6 cupcakes

Soft chocolate cupcakes topped with rich whipped chocolate cream and decorated with cute bear faces using Madeleines and chocolate beads. Perfect for parties or gifting!

💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Moist and fluffy chocolate cupcakes
  • ✅ Easy to make bear decorations with simple ingredients
  • ✅ Perfect for kids and festive occasions
  • ✅ Quick preparation and bake time

💡 Cooking Tips

  • Use room temperature eggs for better cake texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes soft.
  • Chill the cream slightly before piping for better shape.
  • Decorate cupcakes once completely cooled to prevent melting.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with a glass of milk or hot chocolate.
  • Perfect for birthday parties or afternoon tea.

❄️ Storage & Reheating

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.
  • Do not freeze decorated cupcakes; freeze only baked cupcakes without cream.

🔄 Variations

  • Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the batter for mocha flavor.
  • Use colored cream for different themed bear cupcakes.
  • Top with fresh berries or sprinkles for extra fun.

❓ FAQs

  • Can I use regular whipping cream instead of couverture chocolate cream? Yes, mix with cocoa powder or melt some chocolate for flavor.
  • Can I make the cupcakes ahead of time? Yes, bake cupcakes a day before and store in an airtight container; decorate just before serving.
  • Can I use store-bought chocolate decorations? Absolutely, they save time and are easy to arrange on top.

📝 Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 40g Coconut oil
  • 45g Milk
  • 35g Cake flour
  • 10g Cocoa powder
  • 3 Eggs
  • 35g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Lime juice

Cream

  • 55g Couverture chocolate
  • 250g Whipping cream

Decoration

  • Madeleines
  • Chocolate beads

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add lime juice and mix.
  3. Gently fold in cake flour and cocoa powder, then add coconut oil and milk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
  6. Melt couverture chocolate and whip cream together until smooth and slightly firm.
  7. Pipe the chocolate cream over each cupcake to create a smooth top.
  8. Decorate with Madeleines for ears and chocolate beads for eyes and nose to make a bear face.
  9. Serve immediately or chill briefly for firmer cream.
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: ~250 | Protein: 4g | Carbs: 22g | Fat: 16g

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