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<p>This easy chocolate cupcake recipe was created by Mary Berry, and creates&nbsp;rich, indulgent cupcakes that are easy to achieve in your own kitchen.</p>
<p>Whether you're looking for simple chocolate fairy cakes for a party or an easy chocolate cupcake recipe for everyday baking, this Mary Berry chocolate cupcake recipe is soon to be your go-to recipe for 5-star rich, gorgeously-moreish cupcakes every time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In just half an hour, this quick and easy cupcake recipe will make a delicious batch of 12 delicious chocolate cupcakes, ready to pipe with your favourite topping. We love whipping up an easy <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/salted-chocolate-buttercream">Chocolate Buttercream </a>flavoured with rich cocoa powder for a satisfying chocolatey hit! So go ahead, treat yourself to a little slice of chocolate heaven – you deserve it.</p>
<p>If you love quick and simple cupcakes, then why not give some of our other cupcake recipes a go? Try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-cupcakes">Chocolate Chip Cupcakes</a> for an easy twist on traditional <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/triple-vanilla-cupcakes">Vanilla Cupcakes</a>. If you’re a&nbsp;Nutella fan, our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/nutella-cupcakes">Nutella Cupcakes</a> are always a winner for family and friends.</p>
<h3>How to make Halloween cupcakes:</h3>
<p>Turn your Mary Berry chocolate cupcakes into spooky Halloween treats with just a few easy steps! Use <em>Silver Spoon’s chocolate fudge icing sugar</em> and follow the instructions on the pack to whip up the smoothest, most delicious chocolate buttercream. For a fun bat design, top each cupcake with an Oreo for the body, and pipe black and white icing to create little bat eyes. It’s cute, creepy, and absolutely delicious!</p>
<h3>How to make Christmas cupcakes:</h3>
<p>Transform our versatile Mary Berry chocolate cupcakes recipe into adorable Christmas cupcakes. Simply add some edible eyes, a small ball of red fondant icing (or red smartie) and some broken pretzels for antlers and you have the cutest Christmas reindeer cupcakes. Alternatively, crushed up some candy canes and sprinkle on top for a simple, yet indulgent looking Christmas treat.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>How to decorate chocolate cupcakes:</h3>
<p>These rich chocolate cupcakes are perfect to decorate for any occasion, all year round. Simply top with chocolate buttercream, then add Mini Eggs. Alternatively, add a quarter of a teaspoon of Hundreds And Thousands to the top of each cupcake's buttercream topping.</p>
<h3>How to make your&nbsp;cupcakes moist and fluffy:</h3>
<p>If you want your cupcakes to stay moist for longer, brush your cooled sponges with a simple sugar syrup made from two parts granulated sugar to one part boiling water. After you’ve added the sugar syrup, top the cupcakes with your buttercream icing and enjoy.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Bake Mary Berry’s Chocolate Cupcakes?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Ready in under an hour</p>
<p>⭐Ideal for last-minute gatherings and parties</p>
<p>⭐Brilliant for getting the kids involved</p>
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Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes

<p>Ever wondered how to make Millies cookies from the comfort of your own home? This recipe is perfect for recreating delicious, chewy, and gooey Copycat Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies whenever you fancy them. They bake in less than 10 minutes, so they’re a brilliant idea for a quick dessert - and kids love them.</p>
<h3>The best ways to eat Copycat Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies</h3>
<p>Once baked, let them cool down and set for a few minutes before enjoying. Or if you really can’t wait, you can enjoy them whilst they’re soft and warm with a scoop of ice cream.</p>
<p>You can also choose to fill your cookies however you want. Try a combination of milk chocolate chips, white chocolate or dark chocolate. You can even use mini eggs, smarties or M&amp;Ms to make them even more unique</p>
<p>If you prefer a crunchy cookie, leave them in the oven for 10 minutes, as opposed to 7.</p>
<h3>Can I freeze cookie dough?</h3>
<p>You can easily plan ahead with this cookie dough recipe and freeze it to enjoy it anytime. Once you’ve made your dough mixture, roll it tightly in cling film to make sure it’s air-tight, or put it into a container, then pop it into the freezer.</p>
<p>Defrost the cookie dough for around 4-5 hours before you want to make the cookies, roll the defrosted dough into shape and start baking. Or to make things even easier, roll into cookie-sized balls before freezing and bake from frozen; the cookies will still taste just as delicious and hold their shape better due to the quick temperature change from cold to hot.</p>
<h3>How long do Copycat Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies keep for?</h3>
<p>These Homemade Millie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies should keep for around 4 days when stored in an airtight container.</p>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<h3>Substitutions</h3>
<h4>Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies</h4>
<p>If you're looking for a vegan and gluten free alternative, try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies">vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe</a> which comes highly rated!&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Variations</h3>
<p>Do you own an air fryer? We even have an <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/airfryer-copycat-chocolate-chip-millies-cookies">air fryer Millie's cookies</a> recipe.</p>
<p>If you’ve enjoyed baking our Copycat Millie’s Cookies, you can take some more baking inspiration from the rest of our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/cookies-and-biscuits/cookies">cookie recipes.</a>&nbsp;You’ll find loads of tasty bakes like our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/biscoff-cookies">Biscoff Cookies</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/rocky-road-cookies">Rocky Road Cookies</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/peanut-butter-and-white-chocolate-chip-cookies">Peanut Butter &amp; White Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/peanut-butter-cookies">Peanut Butter Cookies</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Why Try Our Millie’s Cookies Recipe?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Super-simple recipe for novice bakers</p>
<p>⭐Great for getting the kids involved in baking</p>
<p>⭐The dough can be frozen and defrosted in advance</p>

Copycat Millie’s Cookies Recipe

<p>The humble Victoria Sponge. It’s likely to have been one of the first bakes that you ever made but always a favourite recipe that you return to time and time again. Our quick and easy classic Victoria Sponge cake recipe is exactly that. A classic everyday recipe, with soft sponge sandwiched with fruity jam and a light and fluffy homemade buttercream.</p>
<p>Named after Queen Victoria, this nostalgic British bake is perfect for every occasion; simply dusted with Silver Spoon icing sugar for an afternoon tea or a rainy day bake, or perhaps coated in buttercream or fondant icing as a birthday cake or wedding cake.</p>

Easy Victoria Sponge Recipe

<p>Our no-bake rocky road recipe is simple, delicious and fun to make. It’s filled with gooey marshmallows and crumbly biscuits, then covered in rich, velvety chocolate.</p>
<h3>What does rocky road have in it?</h3>
<p>Typically, rocky road contains dark and milk chocolate, with chunks of marshmallow and biscuit inside. However, variations also contain peanuts, raisins, almonds, or anything else you like! We’ve also drizzled ours in white chocolate, but you could also do this with Nutella or caramel sauce.</p>
<h3>How did rocky road get its name?</h3>
<p>Rocky road takes its name in reference to the chunks of biscuits and chocolate packed into the recipe.</p>
<h3>What’s the difference between tiffin and rocky road?</h3>
<p>Often, rocky road is known as ‘rocky road’ in the US and known as ‘tiffin’ in the UK. However, the difference between rocky road and tiffin is how the chocolate mixture binds together, as well as the ingredients used.</p>
<p>Some tiffin recipes often use condensed milk and cocoa powder, then add the chocolate on top. <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/tiffin">Tiffin</a> also tends to contain a medley of fruits, rather than the marshmallows found in rocky road. Rocky road is typically made using melted chocolate and syrup to hold the ingredients together.</p>

Rocky Road Recipe

<p>This easy glace icing recipe creates smooth, glossy glace icing that's rich and spreadable, making it the very best topping for <a data-item-id="690f5b77-5fcc-59f6-95c6-f8cebf7ff34a" href="">biscuits</a>, <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/cookies-and-biscuits/cookies">cookies</a>, <a data-item-id="871653dc-08b9-5901-bc1e-575c64eccc2b" href="">sponge cakes</a> and <a data-item-id="be5e00be-896a-5754-8ecb-67cdad7c88a0" href="">finger buns</a>.</p>
<p>This quick and easy icing for <a data-item-id="3bb99ae0-0582-534c-901d-78a4b8473bf4" href="">biscuits and cookies</a> also sets with a subtle, smooth sheen, making it an ideal edible ‘glue’ for decorating your baking creations.</p>
<p>We love using Silver Spoon Icing Sugar for a glossy, lump-free glace icing recipe that works every time. Using just water and icing sugar, this simple cupcake icing recipe is perfect for drizzling on cupcakes or dolloping on sprinkle sponge cake.</p>
<h3>Which bakes can I decorate with glace icing?</h3>
<p>Glace icing is a simple way to add decoration to your bakes - it’s usually drizzled over cakes, cookies, and pastries to add a sweet, shiny coating. It also works beautifully on cinnamon rolls, scones, fruit tarts, and even doughnuts. Glace icing can also be used to decorate gingerbread houses or to create intricate designs on sugar cookies.</p>
<h3>What can I use icing sugar for apart from icing?</h3>
<p>Icing sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioner's sugar, is a versatile ingredient used for sweetening and decorating bakes. However, it has several other uses:</p>
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  <li>Sweetening: Sift icing sugar over cakes, cookies, and doughnuts for a sweet dusting and a professional-looking finish.</li>
  <li>Decorating: Use icing sugar to make royal icing for decorating cookies, cakes, and gingerbread houses. Mix it with egg whites and flavourings for a smooth, pipeable icing that hardens when dry.</li>
  <li>Thickening: Use icing sugar to thicken fruit fillings for pies and tarts. You can also sprinkle freshly-cut fruits, such as berries, with icing sugar to soak up any moisture.</li>
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<h3><strong>Why Use Our Recipe for Glace Icing?</strong></h3>
<p>⭐Ready in minutes</p>
<p>⭐Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge</p>
<p>⭐Only uses two ingredients</p>

Glace Icing Recipe

<p>Your furry friends deserve to know just how much you love them with these ultimate treats - freshly baked dog biscuits made with simple dog-friendly ingredients and a whole lot of love.</p>
<p>Homemade dog biscuits are super easy to make, and ours are drizzled with a delicious peanut butter topping - your four-legged friend will go ‘barking mad’ to get their chops around this scrumptious snack!</p>
<p>Our dog biscuits recipe are quick and easy, making dog-friendly snacks in just 30 minutes - so your dog won’t be waiting too long to get their paws on this tasty treat.</p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong></p>
<p><strong>These dog treats are not a meal substitute, and should only be given as part of a healthy balanced diet. Your dog should have plenty of fresh clean water available at all times.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Substitute the flour in this recipe for oats if your dog is sensitive to wheat.</strong></p>

Dog Biscuits Recipe

<p>If you haven’t tried making your own bread before, then this is the easy bread recipe for you. Making bread is actually very simple. We use Allinson’s very strong white bread flour which will give you great results. <br>
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In just a few simple steps of mixing, kneading, proving and baking, your house will be filled with the best smell in the world and you'll have a loaf of tasty bread to boot.<br>
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Easy White Bread Recipe

<p>Our No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake recipe is simple to make and simply delicious. No oven required; you can whip up the creamy Oreo filling and crunchy biscuit base in next to no time; the hardest part is resisting the urge to eat it all.</p>
<h3><strong>Is no-bake cheesecake better than baked cheesecake?</strong></h3>
<p>This comes down to your personal preference. The beauty of no-bake cheesecakes is that you don’t need an oven, just a fridge to chill or set your cheesecake. No-bake cheesecake recipes can be a little less technical and quicker to make than a baked cheesecake. The consistency of both can differ too; with no-bake cheesecakes being light and airy, and the baked versions being a little denser, but rich and velvety.&nbsp;See our full collection of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/collections/no-bakes">no bake recipes</a> here.</p>
<h3><strong>How to make sure your no-bake cheesecake filling turns out firm</strong></h3>
<p>If your no-bake Oreo cheesecake is too runny, you may need to leave it longer to set. To create a thick, velvety filling, ensure that you beat the whipping cream to a stiff peak consistency. This means that when the whisk is removed the cream should stand upright, forming a peak on top. If the peak droops, this is soft peak stage and your cream will need to be whipped a little bit longer. Take care not to overbeat your cream cheese, as this can cause it to separate and produce a runnier cheesecake consistency.</p>
<h3><strong>How to ensure your no-bake cheesecake base remains crisp</strong></h3>
<p>When making your no-bake cheesecake base, you should be sure to chill the crumb crust for at least 10 minutes to help it solidify and prevent it from turning soggy. You should also be sure to use a higher ratio of butter to crumbs for a no-bake base, as this will result in a sturdier base when refrigerated.</p>
<p>If you like this recipe, we think you'll also love our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-cupcakes">Oreo Cupcakes</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/oreo-brownies">Oreo Brownies.</a> We also have even more cheesecake recipes <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/desserts/cheesecakes">here</a>.</p>
<h3>Reasons to make our No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake:</h3>
<p>⭐No oven needed - just the fridge</p>
<p>⭐Prep takes just 20 minutes</p>
<p>⭐Can be made and stored ahead of time</p>

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

<p>Our easy homemade flapjacks recipe will have you whipping up a batch in no time. No need to worry about complex ingredients or lengthy instructions. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, making it a breeze for both experienced and novice cooks alike. So ditch the store-bought option and dive into the world of homemade goodness!</p>
<h3><strong>Why Bake Our Easy Flapjack Recipe?&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Oaty, chewy and deliciously-sweet, our flapjacks are the perfect teatime treat or addition to a packed lunch. With just six ingredients, these flapjacks are so easy to bake and ready in just half an hour.</p>
<p>If you loved this recipe, you can explore our full <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/traybakes/flapjacks">range of flapjack recipes</a>.</p>
<p>Flapjacks will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.</p>
<h2>Top Tips</h2>
<p>Using a wooden spoon for mixing flapjack is recommended it is:</p>
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  <li><strong>Gentle on Ingredients</strong>: Wooden spoons are less likely to damage the oats and other ingredients, helping to maintain the desired texture of the flapjack.</li>
  <li><strong>Heat Resistance</strong>: Wooden spoons don’t conduct heat, making them comfortable to hold when mixing hot ingredients.</li>
  <li><strong>Non-Reactive</strong>: Wood is non-reactive, meaning it won’t interact with ingredients or alter the taste of your mixture.</li>
  <li><strong>Sturdy and Durable</strong>: Wooden spoons are strong and durable, ideal for mixing thick, sticky mixtures.</li>
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<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<h3>Substitutions</h3>
<p>Try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/gluten-free-flapjack">Gluten Free Flapjack</a> recipe that is also super quick and easy to make.</p>
<p>No golden syrup? We have the yummiest of solutions with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/honey-and-apricot-flapjack">honey</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/maple-flapjack">maple flapjack</a> recipes, guaranteed to vanish in minutes.</p>
<h3>Variations</h3>
<p>How about adding some festive feels to your flapjacks with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/mince-pie-flapjacks">mince pie flapjack recipe</a> created by John Whaite.</p>
<p>We also have a tangy alternative with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/rhubarb-crumble-slices">Rhubarb Crumble Slices Recipe</a> that is so good you'll want to keep it all to yourself!</p>

Easy Flapjacks Recipe

<p>A Cheese and Tomato Quiche, a classic combination of flavours that works wonderfully. Serve with salad for a light lunch or with new potatoes and vegetables for a quick dinner.</p>

Cheese & Tomato Quiche

<p>These cookies are a twist on the classic rocky road and classic cookie. We've merged them together to make a soft, chewy cookie filled with everything you'd get if you were making a rocky road.&nbsp;</p>

Rocky Road Cookies

<p>If your pooch deserves some pampering, we’ve got the perfect dog treat recipe in mind - and these doggy pancakes are sure to get tails wagging. Whether it's a poochy brunch, celebration or just a weekend treat, there’s always time to spoil your furry friends.</p>
<p>Packed with banana and peanut butter, this homemade dog treat recipe will be a guaranteed favourite. These super-simple dog pancakes can also be frozen and enjoyed at a later time - just make sure they’re thoroughly defrosted and warmed in the microwave slightly before treating your dog.</p>
<p>These pancakes are perfectly safe for dogs to eat, but we recommend that you don’t overfeed them to your dog, or feed too many in one sitting, as they shouldn’t replace your dog’s usual food.</p>

Dog Pancakes

<p>Our Chocolate Apples recipe makes a great alternative to Toffee Apples and are probably kinder on little teeth. We've used nice sharp Granny Smith apples for our recipe as the sourness balances nicely with the sweet chocolate.</p>
<p>We've also used round lolly sticks rather than the traditional flat ones as they push into the apples easier without snapping. The decoration possibilities are endless, sprinkles, chocolate chips, honeycomb or even mini marshmallows, anything goes!</p>
<p>If you enjoyed making our chocolate apples, give our <a data-item-id="dafee72d-9df6-5c5c-8322-e494ac2d9771" href="">toffee apples</a> a try!</p>

Chocolate Dipped Apples

<p>Is there anything better than the firery flavour of a proper ginger biscuit? These ginger biscuits really pack a crunch and a punch.</p>

Ginger Biscuits

<p>These chocolate brownie cookies are a true melt in your mouth moment. The outside is slightly crisp, holding together a softer, gooey centre similar to a chocolate brownie. The Billington's unrefined light muscovado sugar adds to the gooiness, and rich flavour. If you're feeling super indulgent, replace the dark chocolate pieces with chunks of Terry's Chocolate Orange or After Eight, so good you'll want every last cookie to yourself!</p>

Chocolate Brownie Cookies

<p>Cosying up with a warm bowl of humble crumble and a generous drizzle of custard is one of the finer things in life. Whether yours is served with ice cream, fresh cream or vanilla custard, we're yet to find a baker who doesn't love diving into a cosy crumble with their spoon on a drizzly day.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We add Billington's Golden Caster Sugar to our apple filling for the caramelly, glossy texture you'd expect from an ultimate apple crumble filling. Oh, and don't stop there with your Billington's sugar - use Billington's Unrefined Demerara Sugar in your crumble topping for a rich, crunchy finish. Just you wait to see the golden browned top glistening when you reveal this hearty bake from your oven.&nbsp;</p>

Easy Apple Crumble

<p>This honey and apricot flapjack packs a punch with flavour.&nbsp;We've used honey on this recipe as it lends itself well to the texture and flavour. It adds a sweetness without the need for refined sugar and helps retain a really nice moisture. If you love the benefits of baking with honey, why not try some of our other honey recipes?&nbsp;Try our <a data-item-id="69463b7e-8dd5-509e-9d71-6871ec7ec6d4" href="">Honey &amp; Stem Ginger Loaf Cake.&nbsp;</a></p>

Honey & Apricot Flapjack

<p>This delightful clotted cream fudge by Gizzi Erskine is delicious, easy to make and the ideal homemade gift for your friends and family.</p>

Clotted Cream Fudge

<p>Good things don't <em>always</em> come to those who wait...</p>
<p>Have you only got 5 minutes to spare? Need to satisfy your sugar cravings but your cupboards are bare? Never fear, our Chocolate Mug Cake has come to the rescue. This quick mug cake recipe can be filled and topped with your favourite chocolate and is sure to be gooey, rich and ready to eat in less than a couple of minutes.</p>
<p>Why not smoother in Biscoff Spread or Nutella? Or, if you're feeling extra indulgent hide a Lindt Lindor Truffle in the centre for the ultimate melt-in-the-middle mug cake centre. Yum.</p>
<p>*Please note that&nbsp;all microwaves are different and therefore the cooking time can vary. This mug cake was cooked using a 1250W microwave and took 1 minute on full power. Depending on your microwave the mug cake may take more or less time. The mug cake is ready when it has risen and has started to pull away from the edge of the mug.</p>

Chocolate Mug Cake

<p>This rainbow sponge traybake recipe is a great time saver. It's for a simple traybake (or sometimes known as a sheetcake). This quick and easy traybake serves 12 and only takes 20 minutes to prepare. We've decorated ours with rainbow buttercream for a really fun look which the kids will love.<br>
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If rainbows are your thing, try out our <a data-item-id="487578e2-ccf0-513b-825e-a0c1f86b83a6" href="">rainbow meringues recipe</a> next!</p>