Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Who doesn't love a chocolate cupcake? These ones are extra special as they have a wicked chocolate-hazelnut glaze!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 125  g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 125  g butter, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup caster sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup self raising flour

• GLAZE

• 400  g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  thickened  cream
• 1  tablespoon hazelnut-flavored liqueur

Directions

1. Grease a 12 hole muffin pan.
2. Place chocolate, milk and sifted cocoa powder in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.
3. Remove from the heat and cool.
4. Beat the butter and sugar in a small bowl, with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate mixture and the sifted flour.
7. Spoon mix evenly into muffin tray.
8. Bake at 160 degree C for about 25 minutes, or until cooked.
9. Cool cupcakes in the pan.
10. To make the glaze, place chocolate, cream and liqueur in a small heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until chocolate has melted.
11. Cool the glaze a little then spoon over the tops of the cooled cakes.
12. Decorate cakes with fresh raspberries or any fruit of your choice and perhaps some whipped cream!