Cadbury Reindeer Cakes, 4 x 32g

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Egg safety standards vary depending on location so storage and use advice will vary too. For example, if you live in a warmer country you will most likely be advised to keep your eggs in the fridge and you will find eggs in the refrigerated section of the supermarket. While vegetarians can eat eggs and dairy, vegans don’t eat anything that has come from an animal. These Reindeer cupcakes aren’t vegan as the cupcake sponge contains eggs and dairy and the frosting contains dairy too. If you've tried to make your frosting with very cold butter, you probably found it wouldn't mix or turned almost gravelly. In that case, you need to let it sit at room temp for a while until the butter is softened a little, then continue mixing.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until risen and firm. A skewer pushed into the centre of a cupcake towards the middle of the tray should come out clean. Once thawed, do not refreeze your cupcakes. They will need to be eaten within 24 hours. Can I make these Reindeer cupcakes in a different quantity? Oven temperature. When you bake cakes, the batter fills with hot air as it cooks which helps set the batter into the sponge texture of a cooked cake. If your oven is too hot then the cupcakes will rise rapidly and then pop, just like a bubble that grows too big. Equally, if your oven is too cold then there won't be enough heat for the reaction to happen as it should. Historians say that Santa’s sled being pulled by a reindeer was an idea first seen in an illustration in the early 1800’s. But the idea of Santa having multiple reindeers was first seen in a 19th century poem about St Nicholas, a Christian bishop who helped the needy and around whom the story of Santa Claus and Father Christmas grew after his death.This recipe calls for softened butter. This doesn't mean melted butter, it means soft enough to put a finger indent into but not very soft or liquid. You might be able to adapt the recipe with keto flour or keto frosting but I haven’t tested this recipe with keto-friendly ingredients.

When it comes to making the frosting, start mixing slow and speed up only once everything is incorporated. Really good, light and smooth frosting takes several minutes of whisking and you should see a marked increase in the volume. A stand mixer is great for this as you can leave it whisking away for a few minutes while you clean up. How should I store Reindeer cupcakes? If you try with a margarine, remember send me a picture of your results, I’d love to see it! Can I add extra chocolate to this recipe? You should always keep butter in a sealed container in the fridge, away from any potential contaminants, not just to keep it fresh but also because butter has a tendency to take on other aromas from the fridge. A Mummy Too does not offer medical advice. Please seek help from a medical professional if you need further information or have any concerns. What goes well with Reindeer cupcakes?

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It’s always best to use the freshest ingredients, especially dairy and egg, when you can to ensure the best quality bake. Are Reindeer cupcakes suitable for vegetarians? Flavour extracts can also work well and shouldn't affect the texture or bake time. A few drops of mint extract could be lovely. Why does Santa have reindeers? If you freeze your cupcakes they should keep for up to three months. There's more advice on freezing cupcakes below. Can I leave Reindeer cupcakes out on the counter? A food processor won't be able to whip enough air into the buttercream either, so you’re better off using a stand mix, electric whisk or mixing it by hand. Why did my Reindeer cupcakes turn out dry/burned/overcooked? If you have a very warm kitchen, they might be better off in the fridge but this can alter the texture of the sponge. If chilled, leave your cupcakes in a sealed container on the counter for an hour before serving them so they return to room temperature.