Chocolate Cupcakes With A Melted Chocolate Topping

Ingredients:

100g butter or margarine

100g caster sugar

100g self-raising flour, sifted

2 eggs

2 or 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)

Again, same recipe as normal cupcakes. Topping uses melted chocolate (or chocolate spread!)

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (Electric oven | Electric fan oven 160°C | Gas Mark 4) and place 12 paper cases into a muffin tin.

2. Using an electric whisk, food processor or wooden spoon, beat the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating each one in well before adding the next. Add the vanilla essence if using.

4. Carefully fold in the flour (and baking powder if using).

5. Bake in the oven for 10 - 20 minutes.