Makes 12 cupcakes
So last Christmas, I saw Tonia’s picture on Instagram and I knew I had to make these. As it was I made them for my students and my colleagues and they went down a right festive treat. They’re so quick to make, easy to decorate and delicious to eat, that they’re now my official go-to Christmas cupcake.
If you have a food processor or a Thermomix you can literally make these cupcakes in minutes! It’s as easy as throwing everything in the machine, giving it a quick blitz and then chucking those cupcakes in the oven.
Decorating these cupcakes really is child’s play just remember, those spearmint leaves are chunky buggers, so remember to slice them in half to make them slimmer before you start icing. I like the icing a bit thick so it doesn’t run off the edges but if it’s too hard to handle simply dip a teaspoon in hot water and gently smooth the icing over the top of the cake. This recipe is easily doubled, freezer friendly and can be made a day ahead, so it’s perfect for parties or when you want to cupcake a crowd!
Talking of feeding a crowd, I recently took these for dessert (AKA Cake Buffet) at one of my regular stints as a  lunch lady at the Asylum Seekers Centre. I don’t drive so always transport the food on the train with my trusty nana trolley and in this case, my trusty cupcake carrier. These cupcakes attracted a lot of attention on the streets and railroads of Sydney, let me tell you.
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