Ingredients
- For the Cupcakes
- 175g (6 oz) Self Raising Flour
- 175g (6 oz) Butter
- 175g (6 oz) Caster Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- ½ tsp Mixed Spice
- Juice of 1 Clementine
- 12 tsp of Mincemeat
- For the Frosting
- 125g (4 oz) Butter
- 125g (4 oz) White Shortening (Trex)
- 450g (1lb) Icing Sugar
- Splash of Brandy (to taste)
- Fondant holly leaves and berries to decorate.
Details
servings 12
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 160°C, 325°F, Gas Mark 3
Grease a 12 hole muffin tin or line with paper cases.
Step 2
Cream the butter and sugar until almost white add the eggs and fold in sifted flour and spices.
Once folded add the juice of the clementine.
Step 3
Place a dollop of the cake mixture into the prepared tin or cases depending on what you're using followed by a teaspoon of mincemeat.
Add a further dollop of cake mixture, making sure the mincemeat is covered.
Bake for 15 minutes or until firm to the touch and allow to cool.
Step 4
For the Brandy frosting beat together the butter and vegetable shortening and add the sifted icing sugar.
Beat together until the frosting is smooth and creamy and add a splash of brandy to taste.
Pipe swirls on top of the cupcakes and decorate with fondant holly leaves and berries if desired.
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