Cadbury Reindeer Cakes, 4 x 32g

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In a sealed container somewhere cool, your cupcakes should certainly keep for 2-3 days - the frosting contains dairy but it also contains a large amount of sugar, which prevents it from going bad too rapidly. If you try with a margarine, remember send me a picture of your results, I’d love to see it! Can I add extra chocolate to this recipe? Chilling them will keep them fresh for up to 5 days, but it can affect the texture and flavour, so remember to let them come to room temperature before serving. Can I freeze Reindeer cupcakes? I haven't tested this recipe with gluten-free flour yet, but I always recommend using a good quality blend. The best gluten-free flours will usually be made from a blend of different flours such as rice flour, and oat flour, raising agents and a binding agent such as xanthan gum.

You should always keep butter in a sealed container in the fridge, away from any potential contaminants, not just to keep it fresh but also because butter has a tendency to take on other aromas from the fridge. If you have a very warm kitchen, they might be better off in the fridge but this can alter the texture of the sponge. If chilled, leave your cupcakes in a sealed container on the counter for an hour before serving them so they return to room temperature. This goes for after cooking too - you should never eat an egg that looks, smells, feels or tastes odd in any way. To ensure your cupcakes cook properly, you shouldn’t open the oven door until you can see through the glass that they have a dome shape on top and look dry or set all the way across. When you're nearing the end of the baking time and you think they're cooked, do a skewer test, pushing it into the centre of a cupcake to see if it comes out clean. If it has batter on it, return the cakes to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the skewer comes out clean.There's a full list of suggested equipment on the recipe card below. The only thing you might not have is a piping bag with a nozzle for decoration. I recommend using a French tip (as used in these pictures) or closed star tip which gives wider waves. A Mummy Too does not give medical advice. Please consult with your medical professional. How can I tell if butter has gone off? You shouldn't leave your cupcakes out on the counter other than for serving. Get them into a sealed container and place somewhere cool, such as a pantry, or in the fridge if there's nowhere else suitable.

If frozen, you'd just need to remove them from the freezer the night before you want to decorate them and pop them in the fridge (still in their container) to defrost. Can I keep Reindeer cupcakes in the refrigerator? This is a pretty straightforward recipe, so you probably already have all the kit you need to make your reindeer cupcakes. There are many great gluten-free flour alternatives available in most supermarkets. Just make sure to use a gluten-free flour blend that includes a raising agent, as this recipe calls for self-raising flour. Yes, these Reindeer cupcakes are very simple to make. The recipe and method for the cupcakes themselves is a classic chocolate sponge, so there isn’t much technical skill required at all - you'll really just whisk the wet ingredients together and then fold in the dry.

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The butter is what gives the frosting it’s body and texture, so it’s essential to the recipe. If you need to avoid dairy, you could always use a vegan butter instead. Each of these egg alternatives will substitute 1 egg, so you’ll need to multiply as needed for any given recipe. This recipe calls for 3 eggs, so you would need to multiply the amount of egg replacer by 3 i.e. 3 tablespoons of chia seeds or 9 tablespoons of aquafaba etc.

The cocoa powder in these Reindeer cupcakes and frosting is what turns them a chocolate brown, which is part of the Reindeer look. In supermarkets, you'll usually find the pretzels alongside the with crisps/chips in bags. They typically come baked plain with salt. However, sometimes they’re flavoured with ingredients like pepper, sour cream and onion, garlic, sugar, caramel or cinnamon.

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Once thawed, do not refreeze your cupcakes. They will need to be eaten within 24 hours. Can I make these Reindeer cupcakes in a different quantity? Once your cakes are cooled you can sandwich them with half of your buttercream frosting in between the two sponges . You could then pipe a giant reindeer on top, or find larger candy to mimic the design of the smaller versions! Can I make Reindeer cupcakes in a stand mixer such as a KitchenAid or Kenwood Mixer? Bake for about 20 minutes or until risen and firm. A skewer pushed into the centre of a cupcake towards the middle of the tray should come out clean. tablespoon of crushed chia seeds or flax seeds mixed with 2 tablespoons of water and left for 10 minutes in the fridge. Chia seeds are a super absorbent seed that can soak up to 12 times their weight in water. When they absorb water they develop a texture like raw egg whites and begin to act as a binding agent in a similar way to eggs. Flax seeds behave in the same way, though you’ll need to crush them first as their shells are too hard to absorb water unbroken.

If you really want to serve your cupcakes with something, thought, you could serve them with cream or ice cream. Read the recipe before you start cooking - that's always my number one tip for avoiding mistakes! Next, get all your equipment out and measure your ingredients so you're ready to work through the steps without any hitches.Don’t worry if your cupcakes are still wet at the end of the cooking time. The timing on the recipe is a guide. As explained above, every oven is a bit different and many household ovens have inconsistent temperatures, so they might take a little longer to cook properly. What really makes these reindeer cupcakes special is their decoration, where a simple arrangement of chocolate, pretzels and candy eyes comes together to make perfect reindeer faces!