Cadbury Reindeer Cakes, 4 x 32g

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There are many great gluten-free flour alternatives available in most supermarkets. Just make sure to use a gluten-free flour blend that includes a raising agent, as this recipe calls for self-raising flour. Another point to remember is that you should have preheated your oven before cooking your cupcakes. If the cupcakes go into a cold oven they will take much longer to cook and might not rise properly. No. These Reindeer cupcakes are made using wheat flour which contains gluten. However, feel free to try substituting the wheat flour with a gluten-free flour blend. If you want to make more or fewer Reindeer cupcakes then it's really simple to do so. As they cook in individual muffin cases, the cooking time and temperature should be relatively unaffected, just try not to have more than two trays of 12 in the oven at once as overcrowding can prevent the heat from circulating evenly.

If frozen, you'd just need to remove them from the freezer the night before you want to decorate them and pop them in the fridge (still in their container) to defrost. Can I keep Reindeer cupcakes in the refrigerator? Leaving the batter out too long. As soon as you introduce liquid to your cake mix, the raising agents in the flour start to work and produce the bubbles of carbon dioxide that create the crumb structure. If you leave your batter sitting on the counter, those bubbles will be lost. That's why it's important to preheat your oven when you start making the recipe so that it's ready for the cupcakes to go in straight away. 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?For the sponges, you’ll need measuring scales, a mixing bowl, and measuring spoons, a bowl and sieve, a whisk or stand mixer, cupcake cases and a muffin tray. For the frosting, you’ll also need a piping bag and star nozzle. Feel free to use a stand mixer to mix both the chocolate sponge batter and the chocolate buttercream, if you like.

If you don't have cocoa but still want a chocolate frosting, you could use about 50g of melted dark chocolate in place of the cocoa. Make sure it's cooled before adding to the frosting and beating through. Can I make the frosting without butter? If your cakes are just a complete puddle then it's more likely that something went wrong with the ingredients and you will need to start again. You should always read the full recipe first before starting in case you misunderstand a step as you go along. It’s also best to weigh everything out before you start so that mistakes are less likely. Why didn’t my Reindeer cupcakes rise?

These Reindeer cupcakes will freeze really well, even with the frosting! The only thing that might go soft is the antlers, so you might want to have some fresh pretzels to hand in case you need to replace them on thawing. Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. These Reindeer cupcakes don’t contain any meat, poultry or fish so they are suitable for vegetarians. However, you should make sure that the Smarties or alternative candies that you use are vegetarian as some candies can include gelatine or shellac, which are derived from animal sources. To ensure your cupcakes cook properly, you shouldn’t open the oven door until you can see through the glass that they have a dome shape on top and look dry or set all the way across. When you're nearing the end of the baking time and you think they're cooked, do a skewer test, pushing it into the centre of a cupcake to see if it comes out clean. If it has batter on it, return the cakes to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the skewer comes out clean.

I haven't tested this recipe with gluten-free flour yet, but I always recommend using a good quality blend. The best gluten-free flours will usually be made from a blend of different flours such as rice flour, and oat flour, raising agents and a binding agent such as xanthan gum. For the sponge, use the paddle attachment to cream the butter and sugar together and then to beat in the milk and eggs. Make sure to scrape down the sides between each addition so that everything is evenly incorporated. Once you've added the flour and cocoa powder, it's important not to overwork the batter, so either fold it in by hand with a spatula or just use small bursts with the mixer on a slow speed to only just combine everything.. First, you can simply buy a vegan alternative to butter. There are many great alternatives to butter available in supermarkets, and many UK supermarkets have begun to offer their own brand of vegan butter. For now, if you feel like your oven is running hot, you could try setting the temperature 10 degrees lower than the recipe advises and see if this helps. Why did my Reindeer cupcakes turn out wet/soft/dense?

Dairy butter usually has a fat content of around 80%, so when swapping in a vegan alternative, you should look for one with a similar fat content so it behaves similarly. Some widely available UK brands you could try are Flora or Violife.You can usually find vegan butter in the refrigerated aisles of your supermarket or through an on online grocery delivery service. The butter is what gives the frosting it’s body and texture, so it’s essential to the recipe. If you need to avoid dairy, you could always use a vegan butter instead. In supermarkets, you'll usually find the pretzels alongside the with crisps/chips in bags. They typically come baked plain with salt. However, sometimes they’re flavoured with ingredients like pepper, sour cream and onion, garlic, sugar, caramel or cinnamon.

There are a few possible reasons why your cupcake didn't rise. It could be related to your ingredient ratios, something might have gone wrong during mixing, or your oven temperature might be the culprit. Here are some of the most common causes of a cake not rising: Yes, these Reindeer cupcakes are very simple to make. The recipe and method for the cupcakes themselves is a classic chocolate sponge, so there isn’t much technical skill required at all - you'll really just whisk the wet ingredients together and then fold in the dry. What really makes these reindeer cupcakes special is their decoration, where a simple arrangement of chocolate, pretzels and candy eyes comes together to make perfect reindeer faces! It's best to keep your Reindeer cupcakes in an airtight container somewhere cool and dry as the buttercream frosting can spoil if it gets too warm.Over-mixing. If your ingredients are all fresh and in date, then you may have over-mixed the cake batter. Over mixing cake batter can over-activate the gluten, which will make your cakes dense and tough so they struggle to rise. The simple buttercream is really forgiving, so should be easy to make in the stand mixer without much danger or over-mixing. You can use the paddle or the balloon whisk attachment, just be sure to put the lid on and start slow so that you don't create an icing sugar cloud! Can I make Reindeer cupcakes with a food processor? Make sure to keep your cupcakesin a single layer within your container so as not to squash the frosting.