When it comes to making the frosting, start mixing slow and speed up only once everything is incorporated. Really good, light and smooth frosting takes several minutes of whisking and you should see a marked increase in the volume. A stand mixer is great for this as you can leave it whisking away for a few minutes while you clean up. How should I store Reindeer cupcakes? It’s important to note that these dates and guidelines are only valid if you store your eggs as the box advises you to. A Use By/Expiration/Best Before date has been calculated for eggs tested and stored below a certain temperature, so if you store your eggs on the counter instead of the fridge then they may have spoiled well before that date.

In theory you could use margarine in this recipe. The main thing is that it should have a fat content of around 80% (80g per 100g) so that it behaves a similar way to butter. If you use a water-based margarine, such as a low-fat spread - you will not get the same results. A Mummy Too does not give medical advice. Please consult with your medical professional. How can I tell if butter has gone off?

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 don't have cocoa but still want a chocolate frosting, you could use about 50g of melted dark chocolate in place of the cocoa. Make sure it's cooled before adding to the frosting and beating through. Can I make the frosting without butter? 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.

No. These Reindeer cupcakes are made using wheat flour which contains gluten. However, feel free to try substituting the wheat flour with a gluten-free flour blend. 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. It’s always best to use the freshest ingredients, especially dairy and egg, when you can to ensure the best quality bake. Are Reindeer cupcakes suitable for vegetarians? tablespoons of applesauce. Yes, applesauce! This is because of a natural chemical found in apples called ‘pectin’. Pectin is activated when apples are cooked into a sauce and so it acts in a similar way to eggs. If you use applesauce as an alternative to eggs then remember it might make your sponge mix sweeter. Over-mixing. If your ingredients are all fresh and in date, then you may have over-mixed the cake batter. Over mixing cake batter can over-activate the gluten, which will make your cakes dense and tough so they struggle to rise.

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I would suggest that you grease and line two 20cm (8 inch) cake tins, then divide your cupcake batter between the two tins. Finally, break one side of each of the pretzels (or leave the whole) and push two into the frosted tops of each of the cupcakes to form antlers. For the sponge, use the paddle attachment to cream the butter and sugar together and then to beat in the milk and eggs. Make sure to scrape down the sides between each addition so that everything is evenly incorporated. Once you've added the flour and cocoa powder, it's important not to overwork the batter, so either fold it in by hand with a spatula or just use small bursts with the mixer on a slow speed to only just combine everything..

Before you start your cupcakes, make sure your oven is preheating to the right temperature. If your cupcakes have to wait for the oven to come up to temperature, they may not rise well.Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. If you really want to serve your cupcakes with something, thought, you could serve them with cream or ice cream.