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Chocolate Nest Cupcakes
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Chocolate Nest Cupcakes

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

Top these cupcakes with chocolate frosting, crispy cereal and mini chocolate eggs for a fun Easter treat.

Preparation Time 20 minutes
Baking Time 20 minutes
Portions 12
Skill Level Easy
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Chocolate Nest Cupcakes Ingredients

150 grams Unsalted Butter
150 grams Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's) Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's)
3 Free Range Eggs (medium) Free Range Eggs
125 grams Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly) Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
25 grams Cocoa Powder
0.50 tsp Baking Powder
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Additional Ingredients

To decorate

100 grams Unsalted Butter
1 sachet Chocolate Flavour Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Create) Chocolate Flavour Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Create)
50 grams Rice Crispies
Mini Chocolate Eggs
 

This recipe uses

  • Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's)
  • Free Range Eggs
  • Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
  • Chocolate Flavour Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Create)

How to make Chocolate Nest Cupcakes

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  1. Heat the oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4. Line a cup cake tin with 12 paper cupcake cases. method tip
  2. Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs a little at a time until smooth, adding a little flour if the mixture curdles. method tip
  3. Stir in the flour, cocoa and baking powder, until evenly mixed method tip
  4. Place heaped dessertspoon full in each cupcake case and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and just firm to the touch. Allow to cool on a wire rack. method tip
  5. To decorate, make up the icing with the butter, as directed on the packet. Spread over the cupcakes and sprinkle with rice crispy cereal. Top with the mini eggs. These cake will keep 3-4 days in a cake tin.
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