Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper patty cases.
2.In a small jug, dissolve instant coffee in water. Cool.
3.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.Lightly fold in flour alternately with combined milk and coffee mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Fold caramel bits through. Spoon into cases, until two-thirds full.
5.Bake 20-25 minutes, until cooked when tested. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6.To make the vanilla topping, using an electric mixer, beat cream, icing sugar and vanilla together until firm peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag with a star-shaped nozzle.
7.When ready to serve, pipe vanilla topping onto cooled cupcakes and drizzle with caramel topping.
MAKES 12
Note
Woman's Day
