Lily Vanilli Fairtrade Devil’s Food Ale Cakes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Lily Vanilli Fairtrade Devil's Food Ale Cakes recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

115 g unsalted organic butter ( at room temperature )
45 g divine fairtrade cocoa
155 g fairtrade ale ( Honey Ale )
170 g organic plain flour ( sifted )
1 pinch salt
2/3 teaspoon baking soda
225 g tate & lyle fairtrade caster sugar
1 large free-range organic egg ( at room temperature )
100 ml organic buttermilk
12 paper , cupcake cases
85 g/ 3 fl.ozs . Fairtrade honey ale
15 g fairtrade cocoa
115 g unsalted organic butter ( at room temperature )
340 g tate & lyle fairtrade icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon fairtrade vanilla essence
handful toasted fairtrade brazil nut ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
403
Sugar
47g
Fat
19g
If you're looking for a decadent chocolate treat, these Lily Vanilli Fairtrade Devil's Food Ale Cakes are sure to hit the spot. Made with rich cocoa powder and a splash of fairtrade honey ale, these cupcakes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The creamy icing is made with honey ale and cocoa powder, which add a subtle sweetness and a slightly bitter finish to the cakes. These cupcakes are a perfect choice for a dinner party or special occasion, and they're also a great way to support ethical and sustainable food practices.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
2.In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Once melted, add the cocoa and ale, and stir until combined.
3.In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and caster sugar.
4.In a separate bowl, beat the egg and buttermilk together until well combined.
5.Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
6.Gradually add the ale mixture, stirring continuously until well combined.
7.Divide the mixture evenly between the cupcake cases.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cakes have risen and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9.Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.
10.In a small saucepan, heat the honey ale until just simmering. Remove from the heat and add the cocoa, stirring until combined.
11.In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
12.Add the icing sugar, vanilla essence, and honey ale mixture, and beat until well combined.
13.Once the cakes have cooled completely, use a piping bag to pipe the icing onto the top of each cake.
14.Top each cake with a toasted brazil nut (optional).

PROS

These Devil’s Food Ale Cakes are rich and chocolatey, with a subtle honey and ale flavor.
The icing is creamy and delicious, and the toasted brazil nut adds a nice crunch.

This recipe is fairtrade and uses organic and free-range ingredients, making it a more sustainable and ethical choice.

CONS

These cakes are quite rich and may not be suitable for those who prefer lighter desserts.

The icing can be quite sweet, so it’s best to use it sparingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cakes are not particularly healthy, they are made with organic and free-range ingredients, which can be a more sustainable and ethical choice.
Cocoa powder, which is a key ingredient in this recipe, is high in antioxidants and may have a number of health benefits when consumed in moderation. However, it’s important to note that these benefits are often offset by the added sugar and fat in chocolate-based desserts like this one.

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