Chocolate fudge cupcakes

Chocolate fudge cupcakes Recipe by: GINGER P | Photo by: Allrecipes • easy, Serves: 12, Yield: 24 cupcakes, Ready in: 40 mins (15 mins Prep - 25 mins Cook) These are rich chocolate cupcakes with a brownie-like taste and consistency. Nuts are optional.Recipe provided by: Allrecipes Ingredients • 250g butter • 1 cup (125g) plain flour, sifted • 1 cup (220g) white sugar • 4 eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 2 cups chopped pecans Preparation method 1. Preheat oven to 165 degrees C. Line 24 muffin cups with patty cups. In the top of a double boiler combine the chocolate and butter. Heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. 2. Sift flour and sugar together into a large bowl. With mixer on low speed, beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in chocolate mixture, vanilla and pecans. Fill patty cups 2/3 full. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Do not overcook. Tops should be shiny but give slightly when touched.