Chorleywood Parish Council’s new Chairman Cllr Jane White has initiated a Bake Off competition at this year’s Village Day to raise money for her two nominated charities – Hurstleigh Homes & Unique – a children’s charity for rare chromosome disorders (www.rarechromo.co.uk)
There will be five categories Sponge cakes, Fruit Cakes/Loaves, Individual cakes (cupcakes, muffins etc), Cakes made by children and an Overall Winner. All entries should be NUT FREE
Free, all ages. Bring creations to Village Day contact Laura Hamilton on 01923 285594 and register at 12 noon at the Chairman’s Charity stall opposite the arena. Judging 1.30pm. Cakes to be sold or raffled with proceeds to the charities.
Further info Laura Hamilton on 01923 285594 info@chorleywood-pc.gov.uk
And if you’re stuck on what to bake, here’s Jane White’s favourite recipe!
Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
(makes 12)
100g dark chocolate
100g butter
2 large eggs
100ml milk
130g caster sugar
25g cocoa powder
100g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
- Pre heat the oven to 180C. Line a cupcake pan with cake cases.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave. Stir in the butter until melted. Whisk in the eggs, milk and sugar.
- Into this mixture sift in the cocoa powder, flour & baking powder, and lightly mix until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Resist the temptation to eat the batter at this stage!
- Divide the mixture into the cupcake cases and bake for 20-23 minutes.
Buttercream frosting
2 tbsp cocoa
250g icing sugar
pinch of salt
½ tsp vanilla
120g butter
2 tbsp cream or milk
- Allow the cakes to cool fully before decorating — ice them with ready-made frosting, or make a chocolate buttercream by beating together the frosting ingredients and piping or spreading it onto the cupcakes.