65g Unsalted Butter, softened

300g Icing Sugar

1tsp Vanilla Essence

25g Cocoa

100g Cream Cheese

Lucinda Hamilton provides us with a way of making Chocolate Icing

1. Beat all the ingredients together until creamy and smooth (about 5-10 mins).

2. Spread onto cooled cupcakes and decorate with chocolate eggs, sprinkles and fresh rose petals.

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  • pictures: David Merewether

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