Chocolate And Walnut Cupcakes

Chocolate And Walnut Cupcakes
  • Author: emily-york

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.

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Yield

Makes 24 cakes