Treacle Butterfly Cakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and golden syrup until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the caster sugar.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Alternate adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Pour in the milk and treacle, stirring until just combined.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

8. 8

   Use a toothpick to create a small well in the center of each cake.

9. 9

   Spoon a small amount of treacle into each well.

   Tip: This will help create the butterfly design.