Guy Fieri transforms the ultimate bedtime drink into a comforting cupcake.
Ingredients
Method
2) In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk until well blended.
3) In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, malted milk powder and espresso powder. Add the oil and eggs and whisk to blend. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and beat until smooth. Add the sour cream and vanilla essence and beat until well combined. Stir in the miniature chocolate chips.
4) Divide the batter among the prepared cupcake tins, filling each baking case only halfway full. Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 17 minutes, until the tops spring back when touched and a cocktail stick inserted into the centre emerges clean.
5) While the cupcakes bake, prepare the buttercream. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the sugar and the butter on medium-low speed until well blended. Add the vanilla and whipping cream and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light, spreadable and fluffy. Beat in the cherry preserves until well incorporated.
6) When the cupcakes have finished baking, leave to sit in the tins for 2 minutes and then transfer the cupcakes to wire racks to cool for 10 minutes more.
7) While the cupcakes cool, transfer the buttercream to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Alternatively, you can ice the cupcakes with a knife or offset spatula. When the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the buttercream in decorative swirls on top of the cupcake (or swirl with a spatula). Garnish the top of each cupcake with a malted milk ball or cherry and serve.
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