Peppermint Humbugs Inspired Cupcakes Recipe

There is nothing more refreshing than delicious peppermint humbugs. Sweet peppermint humbugs have been a favourite treat for decades. However, these delicious inspired cupcakes are perfect for any occasion and take the delicious mint humbugs flavour to an even greater level. Whether you are looking for a delicious cupcake for a birthday celebration or just a sweet treat, these cupcakes provide a wonderful and easy to make option.

Ingredients to Make 18 Cupcakes:

210 grams plain flour
70 grams softened unsalted butter
250 grams caster sugar
½ teaspoon salt
One teaspoon baking powder
210 millilitres milk
Two large eggs
½ teaspoon peppermint essence or extract
50 grams caramel (either tinned or homemade)

Method:

Preheat the oven to 170c, Prepare a muffin tin by lining with cases. Add the flour, butter, sugar, salt and baking powder into a bowl and mix until they reach a sandy consistency. In a jug or separate bowl whisk up the peppermint, milk and eggs until well combined. While stirring the flour mixture, gently pour in a little of the milk mixture and mix until smooth. Repeat this until all of the milk has been worked in and there are no lumps in the mixture and it is a smooth consistency. Fold the caramel into the batter until it is thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into each muffin case until it is two-thirds full. Bake the muffins for twenty-five minutes. Allow the muffins to cool thoroughly on a wire rack.

Decorating the Muffins:

For a delicious frosting cream 500 grams of icing sugar with 160 grams of softened unsalted butter. In a separate bowl mix ¼ teaspoon peppermint essence or extract with 50 millilitres of milk. Slowly add the milk mixture into the icing sugar and whisk until fully incorporated. Beat the mixture until light and fluffy. Fold in 20 grams of caramel until it is well incorporated.

Once the cupcakes have been fully cooled, frost the cupcakes with this icing mixture. You can add in other decorative touches such as crushed peppermint humbugs or edible glitter. If you are feeling creative, you could colour half of the frosting green and create a mint humbugs striped pattern on each of the cupcakes.

Peppermint Humbugs Cupcakes Displays:

If you are planning on baking your peppermint humbugs cupcakes for a special occasion, you may wish to create a decorative display. Many retailers offer cupcake stands, but you can create an attractive display without one. Choose a white platter or dish, which will showcase the lovely green colours of your cupcakes. Arrange the cupcakes on the platter, ensuring that they are not touching, so the frosting will not smudge. However, you can fill in the gaps on the platter by scattering some sweet peppermint humbugs.

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