You can use a stand mixer to make your cupcakes. I'd recommend using a flat beater for the cake batter.

The time it takes for your cake to bake will depend on the size of the tin you use, so keep an eye on your cake and aim not to open the oven until it looks set right to the middle. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or mixing bowl if using a handheld mixer) combine butter and cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Start off with a simple dough of butter, cream cheese and flour. NO sugar in the dough because the filling is super sweet. Press the dough into a mini muffin pan, starting in the bottom and then pressing up the sides.

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As with all nuts, look for visual signs of mould and discard any nuts that look like they have mould or have discoloured.

Self-raising flour also has a shorter shelf life than plain flour, so make sure that the flour you used is in date or it may have lost some of its effectiveness, meaning your cake will not rise as much as it otherwise would. Why did my chocolate walnut cupcakes overflow their cases?

Banoffee Cookie Dough - Milk choc cookie dough, fudge pieces, freshly sliced bananas, toffee syrup, Banana ice cream.... Stored correctly, your cupcakes should keep for at least 3 days. Can I leave chocolate walnut cupcakes out on the counter? I have a similar family recipe and we have made them for so many years. I think my mom and grandma were making them before I was born. I would recommend them for any occasion or a bake sale.