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Deutsch: Cupcakes / Español: Magdalenas / Português: Bolinhos / Français: Petits gâteaux / Italiano: Cupcake
Cupcakes in the food context refer to small, individual-sized cakes that are baked in a cup-shaped foil or paper container. Originating as a convenient and quicker-baking alternative to large cakes, cupcakes have become a popular treat across the globe, celebrated for their versatility in flavors, decorations, and occasions they can cater to. Typically, cupcakes are made using the same basic ingredients as standard cakes—flour, sugar, butter (or oil), eggs, and leavening agents— and are often topped with frosting, fondant, sprinkles, or other decorations.
Deutsch: Pökeln / Español: Curado / Português: Cura / Français: Salaison / Italiano: Stagionatura
Curing is a food preservation method that involves treating food, primarily meat and fish, with salt, Sugar, nitrates, nitrites, or a combination of these, to inhibit the growth of bacteria, enhance flavour, and prolong shelf life. This technique has been used for centuries to preserve food before the advent of refrigeration and remains popular today for its unique impact on taste and texture.