Benecol® Vanilla Cupcakes
Fun, easy and fluffy, our Benecol® Cupcakes are a great way to start any weekend. This recipe makes 12, plenty for the whole family.
Makes 12
Preparation time
20 minutes Ingredients
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110g
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110gcaster sugar
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110gplain flour
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2tspbaking powder
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1/4 tspsalt
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2medium eggs
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1 tspvanilla extract
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1/2pack of chocolate eggs
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100gicing sugar
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15mlwarm water
Method
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/ 350F / Gas 4. Line a cupcake tin with paper cases.
- Put the Benecol spread and sugar in a bowl and beat until pale and fluffy.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the bowl and combine.
- Spoon the mixture into the paper cases.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until risen and golden.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and decorate.
Each vanilla cupcake contains approximately 0.6g plant stanols*
Plant stanol ester has been shown to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. The beneficial effect has been shown with a daily intake of 1.5-3.0g plant stanols, as part, of a healthy diet and lifestyle.