Christmas Chocolate Cupcakes

I created the recipe for these delightful cupcakes two days ago, and since then have made them twice.  They are divine; a balanced mouthful of chocolate indulgence with light buttercream icing.  My favourite part about them is dressing them up with christmas wreaths, candy-canes or stockings!

Ingredients
125g butter, cubed
110g milk chocolate
1 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup milk, + 1 tbsp extra
1 egg
1/2 cup self raising flour
3/4 cup plain flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 generous tbsp cocoa powder

Method
In a saucepan on medium heat, stir together with a metal spoon the butter, chocolate, sugar and milk.  When the mixture is all melted and combined, turn off the heat, and pour the mixture into a mixing bowl.  This will help speed up the cooling process.  Leave to cool slightly for 5 minutes; speed up the process by stirring it to incorporate some air.  Once cool, quickly add in the 1 egg and with a balloon whisk, beat it in.  Then sift over the flours, and using the whisk, mix them in.   Add in the cocoa powder and vanilla.  When mixture is smooth and combined, pour into patty cases.  Should make around 18 - 20 cupcakes.  Cover with butter cream icing (recipe here).