Thursday, March 12, 2009

Chocolate Chip Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients

5 oz (150g)     Butter - softened
5 oz (150g)     superfine (castor) sugar
6 oz (175g)     self-raising flour
3     eggs
1 tsp     vanilla extract
2oz (50g)     chocolate chips

Method

1.     Pre-heat the oven to 350oF (180oC).
2.     Line a 12 cup cake pan, with cup cake papers.
3.     Crack the eggs into a cup and beat lightly with a fork.
4.     Place all the ingredients in a large bowl.
5.     Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy.
6.     Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases.
7.     Add the Choc Chips and mix through.
8.     Bake for 18-20 minutes until risen and firm to touch.
9.     Allow to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
10.     Allow to cool fully before icing.

Notes

Makes 12 cakes.
Try this easy Chocolate Icing or if you prefer Vanilla Icing.

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