Mary Berrys Chocolate Cupcakes Recipes

EASY MARY BERRY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Measure out the measure all the ingredients out and add them to a large mixing bowl or free-standing mixer.
• Before adding the cocoa powder, mix it with the boiling water in a small bowl until it forms a paste.
• Using a hand held mixer, wooden spoons or the k-paddle of your free-standing mixer, mix everything together until it is well combined and has a nice smooth batter.
• Spoon the cupcake mixture into the cases. Fill them about ¾ full. If you have an ice-cream scoop, they spoon out the perfect amount so can make life a bit easier (and less messy).
• Bake the cupcakes for 12-15 minutes. They're ready when they have risen and look nice and cooked on top. A metal skewer or cocktail stick put in the centre should come out clean.
• Remove them from the oven and leave them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before popping them on a wire rack to cool completely.
• Make the chocolate buttercream by adding the cocoa powder, butter, icing sugar and a few spoons of milk to a mixing bowl or free-standing mixer. Mix it together for a minute or two until it is nice and smooth.
• Add the butter icing to a piping bag with a large star shaped nozzle. Pipe the icing onto each cupcake.
• If you don't have a piping bag, simply smooth on the icing to the top of each cupcake with a small pallette knife or blunt butter knife.
• Once you've added the icing, add some sprinkles or chocolate flakes on top.
• Serve and enjoy.

MARY BERRY'S CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line your muffin tins with cupcake liners, enough for 12 cupcakes.
• Sift your cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl.
• Using your microwave or sauce pan heat water to boiling.
• Pour the boiling water carefully into the mixing bowl with the cocoa powder.
• Using a spatula or whisk combine the water and cocoa powder into a chunky, slightly dry paste. Add the softened butter, use a hand mixer or beat by hand until mixed well. Next, add the eggs and mix again.
• Add the sugar, flour, and baking powder and thoroughly combine to make the batter.
• Divide your batter evenly into 12 cupcake liners to 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
• When cupcakes are fully cooled make your buttercream and pipe on to apply, then garnish with chocolate sprinkles, funfetti, or coarse sugar. Serve and enjoy!

RECIPES

Steps:

• Step 1:Line a muffin tin with paper cases. Sift the cocoa powder into a bowl, pour in the boiling water and mix into a thick paste. Add the remaining cake ingredients and mix with an electric hand whisk (or beat with a wooden spoon).Step 2:Divide the mixture equally between the 12 paper cases. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F, Gas mark 6) for about 12-15 minutes until well risen and springy to the touch. Cool in the cases on a wire rack.How to produce even cupcakesStep 3:To make the chocolate icing melt the butter and pour it into a bowl. Sift in the cocoa powder and stir in the icing sugar a little at a time to make a glossy and spreadable. If the icing is too thick, gradually add the milk until it reaches the desired consistency. Pipe over the cupcakes, sprinkle with chocolate decorations and leave to set before serving.