FOOD + DRINK
SPOOKTACULAR TREATS
MAKE THIS HALLOWEEN ALL ABOUT THE TREATS WITH THESE DEVILISHLY DELICIOUS RECIPES PERFECT FOR MAKING WITH YOUR LITTLEST TRICKSTERS .
Ghost Cupcakes Recipe by : Easy Peasy Baking Campaign www . fabflour . co . uk / easy-peasy-bakes
Makes : 15 Cupcakes Prep Time : 30 minutes Cook Time : 20-25 minutes
Ingredients :
• 175g self-raising flour
• 150g granulated sugar
• 50g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 150ml vegetable or sunflower oil
• 150ml milk
• 2 eggs
• 100g dark chocolate
• 15 marshmallows
• White fondant icing
Equipment :
• Microwavable mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Cupcake / muffin tray lined with cases
• Spoon
• Rolling pin
• Round cutter or tumbler
• Toothpick
Method : 1 . Preheat the oven to 160 ° C ( Fan ).
2 . In the mixing bowl , combine the flour , sugar , cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda with the whisk before adding in the oil , milk and eggs . Whisk until a smooth batter is achieved .
3 . Divide the batter evenly between 15 cupcake / muffin cases and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until risen and springy to touch . Allow to cool completely .
4 . Wash the original mixing bowl and use it to melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments ( being careful not to burn it ). Dip the base of each marshmallow in the melted chocolate and affix one on top of each cupcake . Pop in the fridge / freezer for a few minutes to set .
5 . Roll out the fondant and cut out rounds ( approx . 10 cm ). Drape the rounds over the marshmallows on top of the cupcakes to form ghost shapes .
6 . Dip one end of the toothpick in the melted chocolate and use to dot two eyes on each ghost and enjoy !
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