Chilli Chocolate Cupcakes
Description
Tasty, original chocolate cupcakes baked with a hint of chilli spices that will give you an unforgettable cupcake experience. Perfect for the festive season!
Serves: 12
Prep time: 25 minutes
baking time: 20 minutes
decorating time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
To make the cupcakes:
115 g soft butter
125 g plain flour
200 g caster sugar
75 g cocoa powder
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp hot chilli powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs , lightly beated
125 ml milk
To decorate:
115 g soft butter
190 g icing sugar
40 g cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
plain chocolate, grated
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Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degree Fahrenheit) and line a 12 bun tin case with 12 paper cases
2. Sift together the flour,cocoa powder and baking powder in a bowl
3. Next add the cinnamon, chilli powder, cayenne pepper and salt to the bowl.
4. Put the butter and caster sugar in a separate bowl and beat together until light and fluffy
5. Add the vanilla extract then add the eggs, a little at a time, beating after each addition
6.Add half of the flour mixture and the milk and beat until incorporated
7. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix together well
8. Spoon the mixture evenly into the 12 paper cases ( don't fill right to the top- remember the cupcakes with rise whilst baking)
9. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cupcakes are well risen and firm to touch
10. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool
11. To make the frosting put the butter in a bowl and beat until light a fluffy
12. Add the icing sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon to the bowl and beat together until well combined
13. Spoon the mixture into a pipping bag and fit with a star shaped tip
14. Decorate each cupcake using the swirlling motion
15. Sprinkle grated chocolate over the top of the cupcakes
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