Pear and Chocolate Chunk Muffins
December 7, 2024
Cinnamon Cupcakes
December 7, 2024Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
25 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Makes
12 servings
Description
This chocolate and cream cupcakes recipe is perfect for everyone. Every bite is a delightful combination of velvety cream frosting and rich chocolate flavor. These irresistible cupcakes are perfect for celebrations.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (170° fan)/ 375 F/ gas 5 and line a 12-hole cupcake tin with paper cases.
- Combine the flour, cocoa, sugar, butter, and eggs in a bowl and whisk together for 2 minutes.
- Divide the mixture between the paper cases, then transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Test with a wooden toothpick, if it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
- Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and leave to cool.
- Whisk the cream with icing sugar and vanilla until thick then spoon on top of the cakes.
- Top each cake with a cherry and some chocolate flakes.
Ingredients
- 110g/ 4oz/ 1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted
- 28g/ 1oz/ 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 110g/ 4oz/ 1/2 cup caster (superfine) sugar
- 110g/ 4oz/ 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 225ml/ 8fl. oz/ 1 cup double cream (To decorate)
- 2 tablespoon icing (confectioners') sugar (To decorate)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (To decorate)
- 12 glace cherries (To decorate)
- chocolate flakes (To decorate)
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!