Ooooh I've not come across the new chocolate spreads Kat, I love the sound of the Malteaser one as well, but the other three sound equally good. I'm a huge fan of Bounty chocolate bars so I'm now wondering what that will be like as a chocolate spread. Love these cupcakes and the way you've incorporated the new spread. Melt the butter and add to the biscuit bowl, combine the two together by mixing with a wooden spoon, tip into a lined tin and press down firmly. Self raising flour, which is very commonly used in the UK where I am based, already contains a raising agent and a little salt too. Therefore if you want to swap it for plain or all purpose flour, you will need to add some additional baking powder and also a little salt if you like. Some people like to add salt to cake recipes and some don't, so I'll leave that up to you as it won't affect the bake. The general advice is to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with) per every 200g plain or all purpose flour. So for this recipe you'd need to add 1 + ¼ teaspoons baking powder. Please note, I have not tested this recipe using plain or all purpose flour. More tips for making the Malteser Teaser Cupcakes:

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Caster Sugar – Golden caster sugar is my favourite for it’s slight caramel flavour, but regular caster sugar will work too. Costco Online UK Limited, UK Home Office, Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS. Registered in England and Wales No. 8055444 I used a mix of sugars for the sponge. You can use all caster sugar or all light brown soft sugar if you prefer. You can spread the buttercream onto the cakes with a spoon or palette knife if you don’t want to pipe it.Icing Sugar – Also known as confectioners sugar, this dissolves easily into the cream so don’t substitute this. Do not use tinned caramel, it just will not work as it won’t set and will be super messy – make it from scratch as trying to make a shortcut will actually just make it take longer to do! Mix the two types of chocolate together and spread on top of the caramel (once it's set of course!)

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Self raising flour, which is very commonly used in the UK where I am based, already contains a raising agent and a little salt too. Therefore if you want to swap it for plain or all purpose flour, you will need to add some additional baking powder and also a little salt if you like. Some people like to add salt to cake recipes and some don't, so I'll leave that up to you as it won't affect the bake. The general advice is to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with) per every 200g plain or all purpose flour. So for this recipe you'd need to add 3 teaspoons baking powder. Please note, I have not tested this recipe using plain or all purpose flour. Can this cake be made gluten or dairy free? For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post. How to make Malteser Teaser CupcakesAlso, If you don’t want to use the Malteser spread, you can use 300g of Dark or Milk chocolate on the top. Make sure you freeze the biscuit base for at least 10 mins to set it firmly. Otherwise it may go soggy when you add the filling. I did find that I had to use a large open star nozzle to pipe the buttercream on top of the baked cake and the end result didn't look anywhere near as polished as it did in my head. Only use full fat Philadelphia original cream cheese. Other brands / low fat versions may not set and it could end in heartbreak!

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For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post. How long do the cupcakes last for and can they be frozen?Gently whisk in the self raising flour, malt powder, cocoa powder, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. Divide the mixture between the cake tins and bake for 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

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If you're a Maltesers fan I know you are going to love these Maltesers Cupcakes! They've got a chocolate malt sponge, they're filled with Maltesers Spread, and topped with a malt buttercream that tastes exactly like the inside of a Malteser!! On top are plenty of Maltesers of course and some Maltesers buttons for good measure. They are absolute Maltesers heaven! Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information To make the buttercream, mix together the butter and icing sugar with a spoon or electric hand whisk, when it starts to come together, add the milk and Malteser Teaser spread and mix until smooth. You can add more milk if the buttercream is too stiff I would usually use a Wilton 2D nozzle to frost loaf cakes. Like with this Biscoff Loaf Cake. The 2D tip makes a lovely pattern but unfortunately, when I tried to use it with the Malteser buttercream I couldn't get it to pipe very well. This is because the Malteser spread has bits of crushed Maltesers in it which couldn't pass through the nozzle.Great bakes start with great ingredients. Here’s everything you need to know about the fundamentals needed for this recipe… For the biscuit base You can snip the end off a piping bag and use it without a nozzle or spread the buttercream on top of the cake using a palette knife When your cheesecake has set (it should be firm to the touch) carefully remove it from the tin, peel off all the baking paper and place on a cake stand or serving plate. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs followed by the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and malt powder. Slowly add the milk and beat until the batter has loosened and all the ingredients are fully combined. For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.