These individual cupcakes with coffee frosting are easy to make and look great on a cake stand
Prep:30 mins
Makes 18
140g golden caster sugar140g butter, softened3 large eggs140g self-raising flour2 tbsp instant espresso mixed with 1 tbsp waterfew chocolate-coated coffee beans, to decorate (optional)
STEP 1Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Line 18 holes in 2 bun tins with fairy cake cases. Beat the sugar with the butter until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs, one by one, adding 1 tbsp flour at the same time. Beat in the rest of the flour along with the espresso. Spoon into the cake cases and bake for 17 mins, swapping the trays after 12 mins. Cool on a wire rack.STEP 2To make the icing, beat the butter until pale, then gradually beat in the icing sugar, followed by the espresso and the melted chocolate. When the cakes are completely cool, swirl the icing generously on top and decorate with coffee beans, if you like.
