Chocolate And Walnut Cupcakes
These vanilla cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines fluffy cake with a rich chocolate icing and a crunchy walnut topping. The moist texture of the cupcakes pairs perfectly with the decadent chocolate icing, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. The addition of the ground walnuts on top adds a delicious nutty crunch that rounds off this delicious dessert. Enjoy these sweet creations with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful indulgence.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- VANILLA CUPCAKE
- 300g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 125g unsalted butter,room temperature
- 200g caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 180ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- CHOCOLATE ICING
- 300g sugar
- 180ml milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- about 4 tbsp custard powder,not instant
- WALNUT TOPPING
- 60g walnuts, lightly ground in a food processer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together and leave to rest.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well. Add half of the dry ingredients and half of the milk and mix well, repeat.
- Spoon the mixture into 24 cupcake cases in two bun tins. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- To make the icing: mix the sugar, milk, cocoa powder and salt in a pan and cook slowly over a medium heat until it boils. Remove and add the butter and vanilla. Leave to cool in the fridge.
- When cooled add the custard powder and mix well. Spread over cupcakes and sprinkle over walnuts.
Yield
Makes 24 cakes
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