Posted on
17 September 2012
by
ewfood
Choc-Mint Cupcakes
Ingredients
4oz. butter, soft
2.25oz. castor sugar
2 eggs
½ tsp. peppermint essence
2.25oz. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
Preparation Time
30
Cooking Time
20
Preparation
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Preheat the oven to 180°C
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Cream the butter and sugar until it is a pale yellow colour and fluffy texture. Slowly add the egg and beat vigorously until it is incorporated. Add the peppermint essence and mix in well
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Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add slowly to the creamed mixture until fully incorporated
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Line cupcake tins with cupcake cups and fill ¾ with the mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the sponge bounces back when touched
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Once baked cool the cupcakes and frost them
Cooks Note
Preparation time: 30 minutes; Cooking time: 20 minutes