Caramel Cupcakes

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