Ingredients
- 85g/3oz butter
- 55g/2oz soft brown sugar
- 1 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 large egg
- 100g/3.5oz self-raising flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp milk
For The Topping
- 115g/4oz soft brown sugar
- 1 small egg white
- 1 tbsp hot water
- Pinch of Cream of Tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4
- Beat together butter, sugar & golden syrup in a bowl until light & fluffy
- Beat in egg gradually
- Sift in flour & cinnamon
- Fold mixture with a spoon & add milk while folding
- Spoon mixture into paper cases on a bun tray
- Bake for 15-20 minutes then leave to cool
Topping
- Add all ingredients to heatproof bowl
- Set over saucepan of simmering water
- Use electric whisk to beat for 5/6 minutes until mixture is thick & peaks when whisk is lifted
- Twirl over cupcakes