These delightfully cute cakes are a great treat to put into the children's 'nests' at Easter time.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g dark chocolate chopped into pieces
- 1 tbs cocoa powder
Topping
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 1 tbs butter
- 1/3 cup thickened cream
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 36 Easter eggs
Method
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Step 1Preheat oven to 160C. Line a 12-hole cupcake pan with cupcake papers.
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Step 2In a medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs, add butter and sugar, then mix until light and fluffy.
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Step 3Add milk, flour and vanilla, and stir to combine.
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Step 4Add remaining ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until light and creamy.
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Step 5Divide the mixture evenly between the cupcake papers.
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Step 6Bake for 18-20 minutes, until risen and firm to touch. Allow to cool fully before icing. Transfer to a wire rack.
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Step 7Topping: Meanwhile, combine the chocolate and tablespoon of butter in a medium-sized saucepan, over medium heat. As the mixture begins to melt, add the cream slowly.
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Step 8Reduce the heat to low, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool.
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Step 9Combine butter and icing sugar, mix with a wooden spoon and then beat until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolate and combine.
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Step 10Spoon onto cupcakes and place 3 Easter eggs on top of each cupcake.
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