Ingredients

Cakes

  1. 1 cup (150g) plain flour

  2. 2 tsp baking powder

  3. 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar

  4. 100g butter

  5. 2 large eggs

  6. 1 tsp Queen Organic Vanill Bean Paste

  7. 2 tbsp milk

Filling

  1. 1 tsp instant coffee

  2. 1 tsp Queen Coffee Extract

  3. 1/2 cup (125ml) double cream

  4. 150g dark chocolate melts

Topping

  1. 1/2 cup (125ml) mascarpone

  2. 1/2 cup (125ml) double cream

  3. 1 tsp Queen Organic Vanilla Bean Paste

  4. Cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180C (fan forced) and line a cupcake tray with 10 paper cases.

  2. 2

    Place the flour, baking powder, sugar and butter into a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until the mixture looks like fine bread crumbs

  3. 3

    Continue mixing and add in the eggs, beating until the mixture comes together in a thick batter. Add in the vanilla and milk and beat for a final time, just until incorporated.

  4. 4

    Distribute the batter evenly between the paper cases. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and springing back lightly when touched. Set aside to cool completely.

Method - Filling

  1. 1

    To make the filling, place all the ingredients into a small saucepan and heat over a low heat, stirring constantly, until everything is melted and combined. Place in the fridge to chill.

  2. 2

    To fill the cupcakes, use a small knife to cut a deep hole into the centre of each – like coring an apple. Discard the removed cake. Fill each cake with a tablespoon of the fudge.

Method - Topping

  1. 1

    To make the topping whip together mascarpone and cream until thick and smooth. Slather a generous layer onto each cake, dust lightly with cocoa and serve.

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