Sister's Very Chocolaty Cupcakes

Whip up a batch of simple chocolate chip cupcakes for parties, coffee mornings, or afternoon tea. Top with chocolate buttercream and chocolate chips.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes @180º Fan - 200ºC - 400F - Gas Mark 6

Easy Recipe

Makes 12

Ingredients:

120g sieved self-raising flour;

15g sieved cocoa powder;

1tsp sieved baking powder;

1tbsp chocolate chips;

1tsp vanilla extract;

1 egg;

120g softened unsalted butter

3+tbsp milk;

For the Butter Icing:

2tbsp sieved cocoa powder;

200g sieved icing sugar;

100g softened unsalted butter;

2tbsp milk

Recipe:

1. Heat the oven to 180º Fan - 200ºC - 400F - Gas Mark 6 and line a cupcake tray with 12 cases.

2. In a large mixing bowl mix together 120g sieved self-raising flour; 15g sieved cocoa powder; 1tsp sieved baking powder; 1tbsp chocolate chips together. Then blend in 1tsp vanilla extract; 120g softened unsalted butter; 1 egg and 3 or more tbsp milk until the mixture is dropping consistently.

3. Pour the mixture evenly between 12 cupcake cases and place in the oven at 180º Fan - 200ºC - 400F - Gas Mark 6 for 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

4. Leave on the side to fully cool.

For the Butter Icing:

1. Mix together 2tbsp sieved cocoa powder; 200g sieved icing sugar; 100g softened unsalted butter; and 2tbsp milk until smooth and thick.

2. Using a piping bag, pipe the icing onto the cupcakes in an even pattern.