Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 125 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 125 g butter, chopped
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup self raising flour

GLAZE

• 400 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup thickened cream
• 1 tablespoon hazelnut-flavored liqueur

Directions

1. 1

   Grease a 12 hole muffin pan.

2. 2

   Place chocolate, milk and sifted cocoa powder in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and cool.

4. 4

   Beat the butter and sugar in a small bowl, with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined.

6. 6

   Stir in the chocolate mixture and the sifted flour.

7. 7

   Spoon mix evenly into muffin tray.

8. 8

   Bake at 160 degree C for about 25 minutes, or until cooked.

9. 9

   Cool cupcakes in the pan.

10. 10

    To make the glaze, place chocolate, cream and liqueur in a small heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until chocolate has melted.

11. 11

    Cool the glaze a little then spoon over the tops of the cooled cakes.

12. 12

    Decorate cakes with fresh raspberries or any fruit of your choice and perhaps some whipped cream!