Deliciously simple, the goosebumps come from the texture of halved plumptious berries breaking through the crust and the fear that they may be too tart or too sweet….
You will need:
150g self raising flour sifted
50g golden caster sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 x medium eggs beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
50g vegetable oil
2 tbsp milk
200g gooseberries: washed, topped and tailed and cut into two if large
12 muffin cases
How to:
Preheat your oven to 200C, 180C fan, gas mark 6
Add the ingredients one by one except the gooseberries in a large mixing bowl and lightly combine. Stir through the gooseberries to distribute and divide between the cases.
Place in the centre of the oven until golden on top, approx 25 minutes.
Optional
Add 2/3 tbsp elderflower cordial to the batter if you have it, for the ultimate gooseberry treat. The combination is stunning.
Drizzle the cakes once cooled with elderflower honey and serve with good ice cream.
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