How to make chocolate cupcakes:
Ingredients:
5 oz / 150g butter, softened
5 oz (150g) superfine (castor) sugar
6 oz / 175g self-rising flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
2oz /50g chocolate chips (optional)
1.7 oz / 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
Method:
1-Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Prepare the cake pan or tray by adding 12 cup cake papers.
2-In a cup, break the eggs carefully, removing any shell that falls in. Using a fork, beat lightly.
3-Pour all the ingredients apart from the chocolate chips into a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs.
4-Mix using an electric mixer. Mix for 2 minutes. Once the mixture appears light and fluffy, it is ready to transfer to the cake cases.
5-Use a spoon or spatula to transfer the chocolate cake mixture to each cake case. Try to distribute it evenly.
6-Sprinkle the chocolate chips into each individual patty. Gently fold through each cupcake.
7-Place in the oven. Bake for 18–20 minutes. The cupcakes are ready when they have risen and are firm to the touch.
8-Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes. Transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack and leave until fully cooled. Ice once cool.