Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf Cakes with Chocolate Frosting Recipe
The sponge has quite a perfect crumb and delicate vanilla flavour with the occasional kick of chocolate chip. Meanwhile, the frosting is light, sweet, chocolatey and creamy.
Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan assisted). In a large bowl, beat together the caster sugar and butter until light and fluffy. It's easiest to use an electric whisk or stand mixer.
Add the eggs, milk and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Add the flour and fold until fully combined.
Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
Arrange the 12 cases on a tray.
Divide the mixture evenly between them.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden, then place on a rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting
Sift the icing sugar into a large bowl and add the butter.
Whisk until you have a well-combined, light icing.
Add the melted chocolate.
Whisk again until pale and fluffy.
Spoon the frosting into a piping bag with a star nozzle.