We are huge fans of red velvet cupcakes here at StyleNest so we will certainly be trying this Christmassy Rudolph red velvet cupcakes recipe. With pretzels and chocolate icing and buttons to top there is nothing not to love about these delicious festive treats.
Makes 10 cupcakes
Cooking time: 20 mins
What You’ll Need:
- 115g (4 oz) Flora Buttery
- 115g (4 oz) caster sugar
- 2 eggs, medium
- 115g (4 oz) self-raising flour
- 15g (½ oz) cocoa powder
- 30ml red food colouring (gel is best)
For the icing:
- 55g (2 oz) Flora Buttery
- 225g icing sugar, sieved
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 25g (1 oz) cocoa powder
To decorate:
- White chocolate buttons and plain chocolate drops
- Pretzels
- Red sweets
What To Do:
- Preheat oven to 180°C, 160°C fan, Gas mark 4.
- Weigh your eggs. Note the weight and measure the same amount of Flora, sugar and flour. Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon 2–3 minutes until well mixed.
- Place dessertspoons of the mixture in 10 paper cases or greased bun tins. Bake for around 20 minutes until soft and springy to touch. Cool on a wire tray.
- Mix icing ingredients together and spread over the cakes. Decorate using pretzels for antlers, chocolate buttons and drops for eyes and red sweets for the nose.
Recipe from www.flora.com