Flame Cupcake with Nesquik
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 212
- Carbohydrates g 29.8
- of which sugars g 19.6
- Protein g 3.3
- Fats g 8.9
- of which saturated fat g 4.9
- Fiber g 1.3
- Cholesterol mg 60
- Sodium mg 42
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 45 min
- Cook time: 35 min
- Makes: 12 pieces
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Cupcake fiamma al Nesquik is one of those desserts that's just plain fun. I mean, these cupcakes? So, so soft and moist—thanks to that classic Nesquik powder we all remember from our childhood. And the real showstopper? It’s gotta be the topping. You get this big, fluffy swirl of strawberry meringue that’s not your everyday frosting. It’s crafted from a sugar syrup heated to a perfect 121°C, mixed with strawberry juice. Which is great. It gives the meringue this pretty pink color and a tangy twist.
Once you pile that meringue on the cupcakes, they head back into the oven for a bit. The outside gets crispy and a touch golden, like little flames flickering on top—totally fitting the “fiamma” name. And look, this dessert is like a sweet mashup of American cupcake vibes with a creative twist. People really love them at birthday parties or even just as a weekend treat. If you're into chocolate Nesquik cupcakes, you're gonna be really, really into these.
You know, it’s all about that Nesquik cupcake recipe flavor, but with an unexpected twist. The meringue adds something you just don’t see in the usual cupcakes. Folks who love a good chocolate Nesquik cupcake or other Nesquik chocolate desserts will find the cake stays surprisingly tender, despite the fancy topping. And listen, the strawberry meringue isn’t just for looks—it brings a sweet fruity note that complements the chocolate perfectly. Plus, when that meringue sets in the oven, each bite has this little crunch before you hit the soft center.
If you want to bring something a bit different to any gathering, these cupcakes are the way to go. They're super tasty and definitely show off both flavor and style. Seriously good. They’re the kind of easy Nesquik cupcakes that make you look like a pro baker, even though they’re pretty simple to pull off.
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 12 cupcakes
- Nesquik 4.4 oz (125 g)
- Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup (150 g)
- Butter 7 tbsp (100 g)
- Sugar 3 tbsp (40 g)
- Eggs 1
- Egg yolks 1
- Baking powder 0.67 tsp (3 g)
- for the strawberry meringue
- Egg whites ¼ cup (50 g)
- Sugar ½ cup (100 g)
- Strawberries 3
How to prepare Flame Cupcake with Nesquik
To prepare the flame cupcakes, sift the flour 1 and the Nesquik 2 into a bowl. Meanwhile, place the softened butter and sugar in another bowl 3 and
beat them using a hand mixer until combined and the mixture is fluffy 4. Then add the yolk, beat with the mixer, and when it is incorporated, add the whole egg and incorporate it while continuing to beat 5. Now add the flour and Nesquik mixture and stir to combine all the ingredients 6.
Then add the baking powder 7 and continue to mix until you obtain a homogeneous and lump-free batter 8. Place the cupcake liners in the cupcake tin, transfer the batter to a piping bag without a nozzle, and divide it into each liner 9
filling them to 3/4 of their height 10. Bake in a preheated static oven at 340°F for 15-20 minutes (or a fan oven at 300°F for 10-15 minutes), checking the doneness with a toothpick. Once baked, let the cupcakes cool and set them aside 11. Place the whole strawberries, washed and trimmed, in a blender 12 and blend until
a puree is obtained 13. Pass the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps and seeds: you should obtain 1.41 oz (40 g) of juice in total 14. Pour the strawberry juice into a small saucepan 15 and
add the sugar 16. Stir to dissolve the sugar over low heat 17. When the syrup forms and begins to boil, immerse a sugar (or food) thermometer and bring the mixture to 248°F-250°F 18.
Meanwhile, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer or a stand mixer whisk at medium speed until stiff peaks form 19. When the syrup reaches the indicated temperature (250°F), pour it in a thin stream over the egg whites 20, continuing to beat not only until the syrup is finished but also until the meringue is completely cooled. The strawberry meringue should be very thick, smooth, and shiny 21.
Transfer the strawberry meringue to a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe a generous swirl onto each cupcake 22. Place the cupcakes on a baking tray 23 and bake them in a static oven at 480°F for 2-3 minutes until the meringue begins to color 24. Your flame cupcakes are ready!