Coronation Bakewell Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

• 200g self-raising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 100g caster sugar
• 100g ground almonds
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 225ml whole milk
• 4 tablespoons grapeseed or sunflower oil
• 200g cherries (either fresh, glace or kirsch soaked), halved
• Flaked almonds, a handful

METHOD:

1. Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5.
2. Prep a muffin tray with paper cases. This recipe makes around 12 cakes.
3. Mix all the dry ingredients (flour, ground almonds, sugar and baking powder) in a large bowl.
4. In a large Denby jug, whisk together the milk and beaten eggs.
5. Pour into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter. Add the oil and gently fold in the chopped cherries.
6. Divide the mixture between each muffin case and sprinkle a few flaked almonds on the top of each one.
7. Bake for approx 20 - 25 mins until the cakes are until risen and slightly springy to the touch.
8. Let the muffins cool completely before serving on a Denby plate or platter.