Gosh how fast is this year going?? I have been so busy with all the usual things and suddenly here it is March (almost half way) and I have three of my five children’s birthdays this month, the first one being tomorrow, so guess what I am doing now??? Baking…or should I say Steaming cup cakes for a birthday cake. Chocolate ones to be precise…(what else is there?)
This is exactly the right measurements for a perfect dozen.
Using 150 grams of both butter and caster sugar, 175 grams of SR flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 generous teaspoon of real vanilla essence and 3 eggs. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork, add to other ingredients and beat with an electric beater for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. I am using Silicone Baking Cups 12 Count
Beat together 150 grams unsalted butter, 250 grams of icing sugar and a dash of vanilla. If needed add a teaspoon of hot water. At this stage you can add color or divide the mixture and add several colors! Now remember, to be a great cup cake, you must have a cake to frosting ratio (c2f) of at least two to one! Go and enjoy…and Happy Birthday number four son!
Great recipe Tenina! I had completely forgotten about steaming cake but my mum used to steam cake and it was so light and fluffy!