Please note that cooking appliances may vary. These instructions are given only as a guide.
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Preheat oven to 180ºC (160ºC for fan assisted ovens)/350ºF/Gas Mark 4
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Empty into a large mixing bowl:
The Vanilla sponge mix
1 egg
60ml cold water
50g softened butter
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Place the muffin cases in the muffin tin or on a baking tray.
- Mix the contents in the mixing bowl for 1 ½ minutes with an electric whisk or mixer.
- Divide the mix between the 6 muffin cases.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 25-30 minutes until well risen.
- Transfer the muffins on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
To make the topping:
- Beat 50g (2 oz) of butter with a wooden spoon until soft. Gradually beat in the Topping mix to form a light buttercream.
- Break the chocolate beans into little pieces using a rolling pin and stir in the buttercream.
- Spread the topping over each of the muffins and serve.