Whip up a batch of simple chocolate chip cupcakes for parties, coffee mornings, or afternoon tea. Top with chocolate buttercream and chocolate chips.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes @180º Fan - 200ºC - 400F - Gas Mark 6
Easy Recipe
Makes 12
Ingredients:
120g sieved self-raising flour;
15g sieved cocoa powder;
1tsp sieved baking powder;
1tbsp chocolate chips;
1tsp vanilla extract;
1 egg;
120g softened unsalted butter
3+tbsp milk;
For the Butter Icing:
2tbsp sieved cocoa powder;
200g sieved icing sugar;
100g softened unsalted butter;
2tbsp milk
Recipe:
1. Heat the oven to 180º Fan - 200ºC - 400F - Gas Mark 6 and line a cupcake tray with 12 cases.
2. In a large mixing bowl mix together 120g sieved self-raising flour; 15g sieved cocoa powder; 1tsp sieved baking powder; 1tbsp chocolate chips together. Then blend in 1tsp vanilla extract; 120g softened unsalted butter; 1 egg and 3 or more tbsp milk until the mixture is dropping consistently.
3. Pour the mixture evenly between 12 cupcake cases and place in the oven at 180º Fan - 200ºC - 400F - Gas Mark 6 for 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
4. Leave on the side to fully cool.
For the Butter Icing:
1. Mix together 2tbsp sieved cocoa powder; 200g sieved icing sugar; 100g softened unsalted butter; and 2tbsp milk until smooth and thick.
2. Using a piping bag, pipe the icing onto the cupcakes in an even pattern.
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