Home-baked treats make the perfect gift for Father’s Day, and this recipe has a fun twist built right in: a piece of Dad’s favourite chocolate hidden inside the cupcake, waiting to be discovered on the first bite.
It’s a simple bake that little hands can help with, and it doubles as a lovely bit of learning — measuring, mixing, and a bit of patient waiting while they bake. If Dad has a favourite chocolate bar, this is the excuse to use it.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Surprises make Father’s Day feel extra special, and this cupcake recipe is an easy way to add one without any fuss. Tuck a small piece of Dad’s favourite chocolate into the batter before baking, and he’ll get a lovely little surprise with every bite.
This is also a great baking project for kids — there’s plenty of stirring, spooning, and decorating to keep them busy, and the result is something they’ll be proud to hand over on the day.
Ingredients for the Cupcakes
- 3 eggs
- 6oz / 170g / 1 and ⅓ cups self-raising flour
- 6oz / 170g / 1 and ½ sticks butter
- 6oz / 170g / 1 and ⅓ cups sugar
Ingredients for the Icing
- 2oz / 55g / approx 1 stick butter
- 4oz / 110g icing sugar
- A drop of blue food colouring (or Dad’s favourite colour)
Method
Making the Cupcakes
1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
2. Arrange 12 cupcake cases on a tray.
3. Mix the butter and sugar together until you have a nice soft, creamy texture.
4. Beat the eggs and add them a little at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, using a wooden spoon.
5. If the mixture starts to curdle, sieve in some flour and mix it through.
6. Continue alternating between egg and flour until the mixture is fully combined.
7. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases, then add a small piece of Dad’s favourite chocolate bar to each one.
8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through (test with a skewer — it should come out clean).
Making the Icing
1. Mix the butter and icing sugar together until you get a light, creamy texture. An electric mixer works best for this.
2. Add a drop of food colouring in whatever shade you like.
3. Decorate the cupcakes once they’ve cooled completely.
4. For an extra treat, top with sprinkles or a piece of fresh fruit.
Happy Father’s Day — we hope you have a wonderful day, whatever you get up to!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different chocolate bar for the surprise inside?
Yes, any small piece of chocolate that fits neatly into the batter will work well. Use whatever Dad’s favourite happens to be.
Do I need an electric mixer for this recipe?
An electric mixer makes the icing easier to whip up light and creamy, but you can still get a good result with a hand whisk and a bit of extra effort.
How do I know when the cupcakes are fully baked?
Insert a skewer into the centre of a cupcake — if it comes out clean, they’re ready. This usually takes about 20 minutes at 180°C / 350°F.
Can kids help make these cupcakes?
Definitely. Measuring ingredients, stirring the batter, spooning it into cases, and decorating once cooled are all great tasks for little helpers.
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