These raspberry muffins couldn't be easier to make and taste beautiful, with the sharpness of the raspberries and the sweetness of the cake and cream.

Ingredients you will need:

- 6 oz/ 170g caster sugar

- 6 oz/ 170g self- raising flour

- 6 oz/ 170g soften butter or margarine

- 3 free-range eggs

- 1 tsp baking powder 

- handful of fresh raspberries (leaving a few to decorate with)

- around 400ml double cream

- some raspberry coulis

- about 1 tbsp icing sugar

- white chocolate for decorating

Method: 

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180ºC fan, then measure out all your ingredients. I think this is the best way to make this recipe quick and simple and clutter free as you can put everything away before you have even started. 

Step 2: Put the soften butter or margarine into a bowl, add the sugar and whisk together (I used a half held whisk) until light and fluffy. 

Step 3: Add the flour and baking powder and gently mix until combined. Then add the eggs and starting slowly, whisk until the mixture is fully combined.


Step 4: Put the handful of raspberries, you can add as many as you would like really, to the mixture and gently fold in.








Step 5: Divide the mixture into 12 muffin cases and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes. You can check if the muffins are cooked by placing a skewer into the middle of one and if the skewer comes out clean the muffins are cooked, if not just leave in the oven a little bit longer.

Step 6: Once the muffins have cooked, leave them in the baking tray to cool for around 5 minutes and then transfer the muffins onto a cooling rack and leave until completely cooled.

Step 7: Time to decorate! Pour around 400ml of double cream and 1tbsp of icing sugar into a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. The cream with continue to stiffen as you mix in the raspberry coulis. Then add some raspberry coulis until you have the colour you want, I chose a very light pink to just add a hint of colour and flavour. 

Step 8: Now put the cream into a piping bag so it is easier to put on the top of the muffins and pipe a swirl onto each one. I then sprinkled over white chocolate flakes that I made by using a peeler and running this down the edge of a bar of white chocolate and added a raspberry that I filled with the extra coulis I had left over and that was it!

Step 9: Enjoy!

Borough Market 

‘Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market; a source of exceptional British and international produce.’ - boroughmarket.org.uk

 Borough market is a vibrant and electric place that has a great atmosphere and is the perfect place to go and experience new food and drinks. It has such a great variety of food from seafood and fresh fish to beautiful cuts of meat and even more exotic ones such as crocodile and zebra. It also has copious amounts of stalls cooking fresh food to eat right there and then and is also a great place to find a special gift. It’s the place to go if you’re looking impeccable quality and also if you’re looking to try something new and interesting. 

Borough market is based in Southwark and is a short distance from the London Bridge underground station. The market is extremely popular and that’s what I think makes it so wonderful. The hustle and bustle gives the place a great atmosphere especially at this time of year! 

There are a variety of stalls in the market and many offer cheeky free samples so you can taste for yourself the wonders of this market totally for free! The fresh fruit and vegetables look so beautiful, giving the grey floors and buildings a splash of vibrant and spectacular colour. There is a huge variety from piles of garlic, tomatoes and watermelons to unusual mushrooms and truffles. Not only is there fruit and vegetables but there is also freshly squeezed fruit juices that you can even personalise yourself and create your very own tasty treat that is healthy and delicious. 

Along with fruit and vegetables there is also gorgeous cuts of meat that range from classic pork and beef to more unusual and rare animals such as wild boar and kangeroo. If you are very interested in trying the unusual cuts of meats but have no idea how to cook them then don’t fear there are stalls that provide freshly cooked burgers and other dishes made from these exotic animals for a great price! There is also great seafood and fish available at the market, freshly caught and you can even choose your own lobster if that is the kind of food you like. The huge pans of paella give off a beautiful aroma that wafts  around the busy people and mixes with other numerous beautiful smells coming from the different stalls. The fragrances are captivating along with the beautiful colours and freshly baked pastries. 

Along with the fish, meat and vegetables there is also amazing cakes, breads and cheeses. There is also vast amounts of pies and sausage rolls and other great pastry items. If you are thinking well this section isn't for me because you have a dietary requirement that restricts what cakes and sweet treats you can eat then don’t you worry, there is a great stall that provides theses delicious snacks totally gluten and wheat free and others that are dairy, egg and sugar free too! So now there is nothing much stopping you going to have a look around and maybe grab a delicious bite to eat!

There isn’t just food, there are wonderful performances from talented musicians that add beautifully to the already vibrant atmosphere and at this time of year the carols and musical pieces are just magical. To find out more about what time these performances are happening check out the borough market website linked below. 

If you do decide to go to this wonderful market I would love to know your thoughts and see any pictures you may have taken so tag me in any!

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boroughmarket.org.uk