Decadent Cappuccino Cupcakes

Indulge in these rich and flavorful cappuccino cupcakes that are sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

4 ½	ounces butter
¾	cup milk
3	eggs
1	cup caster sugar
1 ½	cups self raising flour
2	tablespoons cocoa powder
1	packet cream cheese
1 ½	cups icing sugar
2	tablespoons cocoa powder
2	tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream

Instructions

• 1. Prepare a 12-hole muffin pan by lining it with large patty cases (muffin paper cups). Note: Adjust patty case size based on your muffin pan. Note: Patty cases are optional.
  2. In a small pan, combine the butter and milk. Stir over low heat until the butter is melted.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until thick and creamy.
  5. Gradually add caster sugar, beating until well combined. Note: Substituting other sugars may slightly alter the muffins but is acceptable.
  6. Combine sifted self-raising flour and cocoa. Fold the combined mixtures and butter mixture in two batches using a spoon or hand mixer on the fold setting.
  7. Divide the batter between muffin trays with or without patty cases.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack.
  10. For the icing, beat the cream cheese in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  11. Add sifted icing sugar along with cocoa powder. Beat well until thoroughly combined.
  12. Stir in the Baileys Irish Cream.
  13. Spread the icing over the cooled cupcakes.
  14. For an optional touch, dust the cupcakes with extra cocoa powder.

Jul 19, 2024