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Easter Cupcakes: Chocolate Simnel Cake (Gluten Free)
Gluten-free, Dairy-Free,Nut-free, Soya-free, Low FODMAP
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Servings
12
Author
Vicki Montague, the Free From Fairy
Ingredients
Metric
US Customary units
0.5x
1x
2x
4x
170
g
butter
-
or dairy-free spread
170
g
coconut sugar
-
or soft brown sugar
3
medium
eggs
-
free range or organic
110
g
plain Free From Fairy gluten free flour
-
or plain wheat flour
55
g
cocoa
1 3/4
tsp
baking powder
-
gluten free if important
1
tsp
almond extract
-
optional
250
g
Marzipan
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees C/ 160 degree fan/ gas mark 4 and line a muffin tray with paper or
silicon muffin cases
Cream the sugar and butter together until light in colour and fluffy
Add the eggs and continue to beat for a further minute
Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder and optional almond extract and beat until everything is combined
Place a spoonful of mixture into each paper case
Divide the marzipan into 12 pieces. Take one piece and flatten it with your thumb and finger to get a rough disk the size of the muffin case
Repeat the process 12 times placing a disk of marzipan in each muffin case
Place a further spoonful of mixture on top of each disk of marzipan and gently smooth the mixture out
Cook in the pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes until the tops spring back when pressed.
Leave to cool, then decorate any way you like (see above for options)
Notes
Nutrition facts are for guidance only and do not include any decorations you chose to add.
Nutrition (Approx)
Calories:
311
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
32
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
76
mg
|
Sodium:
155
mg
|
Potassium:
231
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
17
g
|
Vitamin A:
420
IU
|
Calcium:
61
mg
|
Iron:
1.5
mg
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