Cup Cakes

Serves: 12

Prep time: 15 Minutes

Cook time: 45 Minutes

Total time: 1 Hour

Dietary: Vegetarian

Meal type: Dessert

Misc: Cakes, Parties

Occasion: Birthday Party

Author: David Greenwood-Haigh

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Ingredients

  • 150g Butter (Softened)
  • 150g Caster Sugar (Fairtrade)
  • 175g SR Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Medium Eggs (Free Range)
  • For The Creamed Frosting:-
  • 250g Icing Sugar (Fairtrade)
  • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder (Fairtrade)
  • 2 Teaspoons Hot Water
  • 150g Butter (Softened

Method

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C).

Line a 12 cup cake tin, with cup cake papers

Step 2

Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl.

Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy.

Step 3

Divide mixture evenly between the cake cases. Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to the touch.

Step 4

Allow to cool for a few minutes and then place on a wire rack.

Step 5

Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting

Beat together thoroughly the butter and sugar with an electric mixer.

Make a paste with cocoa powder and water. Add to the sugar and butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Pipe or spoon on top of cupcakes decorate to your taste.