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Candy Cane Cupcakes

Photo from Taste.com.au  Here is the recipe for delicious candy cane cupcakes.  Ingredients:  For the cupcakes 200g softened butter 220g caster sugar 3 eggs 150g self-raising flour  50g cocoa powder 125ml milk  For the peppermint chocolate buttercream 250g softened butter  500g icing sugar 2 tbsp milk 200g melted and cooled white chocolate,  1/2 tsp peppermint essence  Red and green sprinkles to decorate  Mini candy canes on top, optional  Method:  1. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat it until it is pale and creamy. 2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  3. In alternating batches, add the flour, cocoa powder and milk and stir to combine.  4. Line a 12 cup muffin tray with paper cases and divide the mixture evenly between the paper cases.  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Take the cupcakes out and set them aside to cool. 6. To make t...

Gifts you can't go wrong with

  It's December which means we have all started making plans for Christmas and shopping for gifts. Here, I am sharing some suggestions for gifts you can give to your loved ones if you are not sure what to get them or they haven't asked for anything,  Bath and beauty gift sets  - You can get nice bath and beauty products such as hand towels, body washes, body butters and soap, make up brushes and cosmetics in gift sets from The Body Shop, Priceline and Kmart. They are useful things.  Candles - Everyone likes their home to have nice scents in it, right? Candles are perfect and can be bought from many stores for reasonable prices. Bath and Body Works has lovely scented candles and a variety of products inclding, room sprays, body mists, lotions, hand sanitizers and shower foams. Definitley check out their Christmas range! Headphones - Noise-cancelling headphones are a useful tool to block out background noise and distractions while working from home and most people love...