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Chocolate Butterfly Cakes

Chocolate butterfly cakes are a fantastic treat for a birthday party, buffet or any occasion. Simple to make, they look great and taste delicious too.
Course Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, British
Keyword baking
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 Cakes

Ingredients

  • 145 g self raising flour
  • 145 g sugar – granulated or caster sugar work well
  • 145 g margarine – at room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence or vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • chocolate frosting

Instructions

  • Line a muffin tray with paper cases.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and then spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases until they are half full.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until nicely golden on top.
  • Leave to cool completely.
  • Cut out the top of the cakes using a spoon, fill with chocolate frosting and then cut the discarded piece of cake in half before placing the cake pieces back on top to resemble butterfly wings.

*Note: Nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published.