Chocolate fairy cakes recipe

Chocolate Fairy Cakes recipe

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Indulge in the delightful world of baking with this irresistible Chocolate Fairy Cakes recipe. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to afternoon tea. With a rich chocolate flavor and a fluffy texture, these fairy cakes are sure to please both kids and adults alike. The recipe is easy to follow, requiring only a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. Get ready to create a batch of heavenly chocolatey goodness that will leave everyone craving for more.

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Chocolate fairy cakes recipe details

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Ingredients

60 g	dark chocolate, roughly grated
60 ml	milk
250 g	soft sugar
2 tsp	espresso, very finely ground
60 g	butter, at room temperature
1 large	egg
125 g	flour
½ tsp	baking powder
1 tbsp	cocoa powder
	For the glaze:
90 g	butter
75 g	dark chocolate roughly grated
1 ½ tsp	golden syrup
	To garnish:
	white chocolate, finely grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

Grease 24 moulds of a muffin tray with butter.

In a small saucepan heat stirring the milk with the chocolate and 100g sugar until the chocolate has melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the espresso. Allow to cool.

In a bowl whisk the butter with the remaining sugar for approximately 5 minutes or until creamy. Whisk in the egg. Sieve the flour, the baking powder and the cocoa powder on top of the mixture and fold in thoroughly. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture. Evenly divide the batter in the greased moulds. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Transfer on a wire rack and allow to cool.

For the glaze:
Heat the butter, chocolate and the golden syrup over a bain-marie and stir until smooth. Allow to cool. With a hand blender, whisk the glaze until thickened but fluffy. Thickly brush the muffins on top with the glaze. Allow to get firm for approximately 1 hour.

Garnish with the grated white chocolate.

Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a