Christmas Cupcakes

Preheat oven at 200 C or gas mark 6.

Now in a large bowl beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time beating well after every addition.

In another bowl sieve the flour with the baking powder,bi carb soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Now add the flour mixture gradually to the butter mixture alternating with the sour cream, until well combined.

In a sauce pan heat the coffee along with the water and add the chopped chocolate.

Stir through till well melted.

Pour this into the cake batter and mix until just combined.

Carefully spoon this mixture into the paper cases and bake for 20 minutes or until done.

Now allow the cupcakes to cool in the baking tray for 5 minutes before cooling completely

For the Royal Icing: Sieve the icing sugar in a bowl and add the egg white and beat well until peaks form.

Then add the lemon juice and stir well using a wooden spoon.

Make sure you cover the icing with a tight cling film to keep it airtight.