Subj : Reindeer Cupcakes
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From : Ben Collver
Date : Tue Dec 23 2025 07:55 am

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      Title: Reindeer Cupcakes
 Categories: Cakes, Christmas
      Yield: 12 Cupcakes
 
  4 1/2 oz Butter (125 g); softened
      6 oz Caster sugar (175 g)
      2    Free-range eggs
      7 oz Self raising flour (200 g)
      2 tb Cocoa powder
  3 1/2 oz Milk; (100 ml)
  3 1/2 oz Dark chocolate (100 g);
           - melted, 70% cocoa solids
      2 tb Irish cream liqueur
           - (optional)
     50 g  Dark chocolate; chopped
      3 tb Double cream
           Giant chocolate buttons
           Crisp-coated chocolates;
           - such as Smarties or M&Ms
           Mini pretzels
           Black writing icing
           Mini marshmallows; sliced
 
  Preparation time: 30 minutes
  Cooking time: 30 minutes
  
  Christmas cupcakes are perfect for baking with children or for
  parties and bake sales. These easy reindeer cupcakes are great for
  the festive season and will become a family favourite in no time.
  
  Preheat the oven to 170?C/325?F/Gas 3. Line a 12-hole muffin tray
  with paper cases.
  
  Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Gradually
  beat in the eggs until well combined. Sift in the flour and cocoa
  powder and mix until combined. Fold in the milk, melted chocolate and
  Irish cream liqueur, if using.
  
  Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 20 to 25
  minutes, or until well risen and lightly firm to the touch. Remove
  the cakes from the tin and set aside to cool on a cooling rack.
  
  For the icing, heat the chocolate and cream in a saucepan over a low
  heat until the chocolate has melted. Whisk the mixture until smooth
  and set aside to cool slightly.
  
  To decorate the cupcakes, spread the icing over the top of the
  cupcakes. Spoon the remaining icing into an icing bag fitted with a
  small nozzle.
  
  Press a chocolate button onto the cake as a nose, then stick a
  crisp-coated chocolate on top using a little icing. Stick on two
  slices of marshmallows as the eyes, and use the black writing icing
  for the pupils. Stick on the pretzels as the ears.
  
  Recipe by Mari Williams
  
  Recipe FROM:
  <https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/reindeer_christmas_10412>
 
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