Cadbury Reindeer Cakes, 4 x 32g

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I haven't tested this recipe with gluten-free flour yet, but I always recommend using a good quality blend. The best gluten-free flours will usually be made from a blend of different flours such as rice flour, and oat flour, raising agents and a binding agent such as xanthan gum.

When it comes to making the frosting, start mixing slow and speed up only once everything is incorporated. Really good, light and smooth frosting takes several minutes of whisking and you should see a marked increase in the volume. A stand mixer is great for this as you can leave it whisking away for a few minutes while you clean up. How should I store Reindeer cupcakes?

Finally, break one side of each of the pretzels (or leave the whole) and push two into the frosted tops of each of the cupcakes to form antlers. Oven temperature. When you bake cakes, the batter fills with hot air as it cooks which helps set the batter into the sponge texture of a cooked cake. If your oven is too hot then the cupcakes will rise rapidly and then pop, just like a bubble that grows too big. Equally, if your oven is too cold then there won't be enough heat for the reaction to happen as it should. However, if you live somewhere cooler it might be acceptable to keep your eggs on the counter or in the fridge and you might find eggs on the ambient aisle. However, in the UK it is advised that eggs be kept consistently below 20C and so even though you see them in the cool supermarket on the shelf, at home, you are best keeping them in the fridge. Even cool kitchens fluctuate in temperature during cooking, especially when the oven is on. If you really want to serve your cupcakes with something, thought, you could serve them with cream or ice cream. I haven't tried to make this recipe as one big cake but in theory it should work because it's fundamentally a sponge cake recipe.

If you have a very warm kitchen, they might be better off in the fridge but this can alter the texture of the sponge. If chilled, leave your cupcakes in a sealed container on the counter for an hour before serving them so they return to room temperature. Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. These Reindeer cupcakes contain a fair amount of sugar and fat, so they’re best enjoyed as a luxurious festive treat. For most people, unless advised by your health professional, there's nothing wrong with cake as part of a balanced diet. Are Reindeer cupcakes safe to eat while pregnant?There’s nothing in this recipe that would be considered unsafe to eat while pregnant. However, if you’re cooking for a pregnant person you should always make sure that all of your ingredients are in good condition and this meal is prepared safely and hygienically. Historians say that Santa’s sled being pulled by a reindeer was an idea first seen in an illustration in the early 1800’s. But the idea of Santa having multiple reindeers was first seen in a 19th century poem about St Nicholas, a Christian bishop who helped the needy and around whom the story of Santa Claus and Father Christmas grew after his death. Dairy butter usually has a fat content of around 80%, so when swapping in a vegan alternative, you should look for one with a similar fat content so it behaves similarly. Some widely available UK brands you could try are Flora or Violife.You can usually find vegan butter in the refrigerated aisles of your supermarket or through an on online grocery delivery service. Egg safety also varies from country to country. The NHS has some fantastic advice on foods to avoid in pregnancy. If you live in the US, you might have heard of Smarties, but they're a totally different type of chocolate from the type in this recipe. Confusing, I know! It's because the US company had already trademarked the name ‘Smarties’ in the US.

You can replace the milk in this recipe with any plant milk. I like to use unsweetened soya milk for baking as I find it behaves well and is relatively neutral in flavour. There's a full list of suggested equipment on the recipe card below. The only thing you might not have is a piping bag with a nozzle for decoration. I recommend using a French tip (as used in these pictures) or closed star tip which gives wider waves. Once thawed, do not refreeze your cupcakes. They will need to be eaten within 24 hours. Can I make these Reindeer cupcakes in a different quantity?

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If you don't have cocoa but still want a chocolate frosting, you could use about 50g of melted dark chocolate in place of the cocoa. Make sure it's cooled before adding to the frosting and beating through. Can I make the frosting without butter? In theory you could use margarine in this recipe. The main thing is that it should have a fat content of around 80% (80g per 100g) so that it behaves a similar way to butter. If you use a water-based margarine, such as a low-fat spread - you will not get the same results. You don’t have to use Smarties for the nose of the Reindeer on your cupcakes, of course. M&Ms are available worldwide and are very similar in taste and look, just make sure you place the M face down on the reindeer noses. Failing that, many supermarkets sell their own candy coated chocolate in a similar shape - it just needs to be red! Where can I buy candy eyes?