Chocolate cupcakes are a standard type of cupcake enjoyed by boys and girls of any age all

over the world. Cupcakes are a great first baking experience for children to try, and this
recipe is ideal because the kids can lick the bowl after. This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.

Edit Ingredients
 5 oz / 150g butter, softened
 5 oz (150g) superfine (castor) sugar
 6 oz / 175g self-rising flour
 3 eggs
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
 2oz /50g chocolate chips

Edit Steps
1. 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Prepare the cake pan or tray by adding 12 cup
cake papers.

2. 2

In a cup, break the eggs carefully, removing any shell that falls in. Using a fork,
beat lightly.
3. 3

Pour all the ingredients apart from the chocolate chips into a large bowl. Add the
beaten eggs.

4. 4

Mix using an electric mixer. Mix for 2 minutes. Once the mixture appears light and
fluffy, it is ready to transfer to the cake cases.
5. 5

Use a spoon or spatula to transfer the chocolate cake mixture to each cake case.
Try to distribute it evenly.

6. 6

Sprinkle the chocolate chips into each individual patty. Gently fold through each
cupcake
7. 7

Place in the oven. Bake for 18–20 minutes. The cupcakes are ready when they have
risen and are firm to the touch.

8. 8

Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes. Transfer the cakes to a
wire cooling rack and leave until fully cooled. Ice once cool.