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Magical 4 Festive British Mince Pie Cupcakes

British Mince Pie Cupcakes
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Enjoy the festive flavors of British mince pies in a delightful cupcake form. These cupcakes are filled with sweet mincemeat and topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 225g unsalted butter, softened
  • 225g caster sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 100g ready-made mincemeat
  • For the frosting: 100g unsalted butter, softened, 200g icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a tablespoon of the flour with each egg to prevent curdling.
  4. Gently fold in the remaining flour and mixed spice until just combined.
  5. Spoon half of the cupcake batter into the prepared muffin cases.
  6. Add a generous tablespoon of mincemeat to the center of each cupcake.
  7. Top with the remaining cupcake batter, dividing it evenly between the cases.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the cake part comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cupcakes cool, make the frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually beat in the icing sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the frosting on top.

Notes

  • You can make your own mincemeat if you prefer.
  • Add a splash of brandy to the mincemeat for an extra festive kick.
  • Decorate with a dusting of icing sugar or a small piece of pastry cut into a star.

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