Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

This Valentines Day, whip up our Dark Chocolate Cupcakes. These might seem simple but the most tasty recipes can also be the easiest to whip up. Topped with a delicious dollop of Nuttvia, these Dark Chocolate Cupcakes can be prepared, baked, and served up in no time at all. If you're looking for a last minute but delicious Valentines Day surprise you've found it here. Valentines Day is a day to celebrate, so have some fun decorating, make these Dark Chocolate Cupcakes extra special!

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Serves: 12

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

250g butter
130g dark chocolate
1 ¼ cup buttermilk
2/3 cup Natvia
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups plain flour
¼ cup self-raising flour

Icing

100g Nuttvia or sugar-free alternative, like buttercream.
Roast hazelnuts, chopped

Method

Preheat the oven to 180C. Melt the butter, chocolate and milk together in a saucepan until combined and smooth. Stand to cool slightly.
Whisk in the eggs.
Whisk in the flours until smooth. Pour into a greased and lined cupcake tray.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Stand for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. wait until cooled completely. Dollop on 1 tablespoon of Nuttvia and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.