Dessert Recipe Almond & orange syrup cupcakes

Dessert Recipe Almond & orange syrup cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 125g butter, at room temperature


• 3/4 cup caster sugar


• 2 eggs


• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour


• 1 cup almond meal


• 1/4 cup milk


• Double cream, to serve

Orange syrup

• 2 oranges


• 1/4 cup caster sugar


• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line 12 1/3-cup capacity muffin pans with paper cases.


2. Use an electric beater to beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.


3. Fold in the flour, almond meal and milk until smooth. Divide the mixture among the cases and smooth the surfaces.


4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.


5. To make the orange syrup: Use a zester, or a vegetable peeler and a small sharp knife, to peel and cut the orange rind into thin strips. Stir the orange rind, sugar and orange juice in a small saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and bring to the boil.


6. Simmer, without stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly.


7. Place cupcakes on a wire rack and slowly spoon over the syrup. Serve with double cream while still warm.