Cadbury Reindeer Cakes, 4 x 32g

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Line a 12-hole muffin tray with muffin cases. Divide the batter evenly between them, making sure to level off so that the cupcakes rise evenly. If you used all the right quantities of ingredients and they still turned out dry or burned, then it means cupcakes have either been in the oven too long, or the oven temperature was too high.

As these cakes will be larger, they will take a bit longer to bake. I haven't tested this so you should keep an eye on them as they cook. Once they look set all the way across, do a skewer test to see if they’re cooked through. You can always return them to the oven if they need a bit longer.Smarties are a chocolate disc covered in a coloured sugar shell made by Nestlé. They were invented in the 1800s by Rowntrees and have been a popular chocolate in the UK ever since. They rebranded from ‘chocolate beans’ in 1937 and have been sold as Smarties ever since. Bake for about 20 minutes or until risen and firm. A skewer pushed into the centre of a cupcake towards the middle of the tray should come out clean. tablespoons of applesauce. Yes, applesauce! This is because of a natural chemical found in apples called ‘pectin’. Pectin is activated when apples are cooked into a sauce and so it acts in a similar way to eggs. If you use applesauce as an alternative to eggs then remember it might make your sponge mix sweeter.

Before you start your cupcakes, make sure your oven is preheating to the right temperature. If your cupcakes have to wait for the oven to come up to temperature, they may not rise well. These Reindeer cupcakes contain a fair amount of sugar and fat, so they’re best enjoyed as a luxurious festive treat. For most people, unless advised by your health professional, there's nothing wrong with cake as part of a balanced diet. Are Reindeer cupcakes safe to eat while pregnant? It’s important to note that these dates and guidelines are only valid if you store your eggs as the box advises you to. A Use By/Expiration/Best Before date has been calculated for eggs tested and stored below a certain temperature, so if you store your eggs on the counter instead of the fridge then they may have spoiled well before that date.It’s always best to use the freshest ingredients, especially dairy and egg, when you can to ensure the best quality bake. Are Reindeer cupcakes suitable for vegetarians? A food processor isn’t really suitable for making this recipe as the blade attachment can cause the flour to become over worked which can result in tough cupcakes. First, you can simply buy a vegan alternative to butter. There are many great alternatives to butter available in supermarkets, and many UK supermarkets have begun to offer their own brand of vegan butter. The chocolate buttercream frosting is easy to make - you simply whisk the butter, icing sugar, cocoa and a splash of milk together until light and creamy!

However, if you live somewhere cooler it might be acceptable to keep your eggs on the counter or in the fridge and you might find eggs on the ambient aisle. However, in the UK it is advised that eggs be kept consistently below 20C and so even though you see them in the cool supermarket on the shelf, at home, you are best keeping them in the fridge. Even cool kitchens fluctuate in temperature during cooking, especially when the oven is on.It's best to keep your Reindeer cupcakes in an airtight container somewhere cool and dry as the buttercream frosting can spoil if it gets too warm. If you freeze your cupcakes they should keep for up to three months. There's more advice on freezing cupcakes below. Can I leave Reindeer cupcakes out on the counter? You should always keep butter in a sealed container in the fridge, away from any potential contaminants, not just to keep it fresh but also because butter has a tendency to take on other aromas from the fridge. Finally, break one side of each of the pretzels (or leave the whole) and push two into the frosted tops of each of the cupcakes to form antlers. You might be able to adapt the recipe with keto flour or keto frosting but I haven’t tested this recipe with keto-friendly ingredients.

Feel free to use a stand mixer to mix both the chocolate sponge batter and the chocolate buttercream, if you like. Egg safety also varies from country to country. The NHS has some fantastic advice on foods to avoid in pregnancy. If you’re still not sure if they're done, you can always do a skewer test. A skewer test means pushing a skewer or thin knife into the centre of one of the cupcakes. If the cupcakes are cooked then the skewer will come out clean or with a few tiny crumbs of cooked cake.The butter is what gives the frosting it’s body and texture, so it’s essential to the recipe. If you need to avoid dairy, you could always use a vegan butter instead. Pipe tall swirls on top of the cake, retaining a little frosting to use as glue in the final steps. Add the reindeer details I haven't tried to make this recipe as one big cake but in theory it should work because it's fundamentally a sponge cake recipe. The cocoa powder in these Reindeer cupcakes and frosting is what turns them a chocolate brown, which is part of the Reindeer look.