Moist and rich these muffins will be loved by all the family.
Preheat oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.
Place 8 muffin cases in a muffin tin.
Cream the Pure spread and sugar until fluffy. Sieve flour, baking powder (if using) and ground almonds onto a plate.
Mix 6tbsp of boiling water with the cocoa powder in a bowl. Add to the Pure spread and sugar mixture.
Beat the eggs and add to the mixture together with the dry ingredients to give a dark batter.
Divide the mixture between the cases. Bake for 30 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes then remove from the tray and leave to cool on a wire rack.
To decorate, dust with icing sugar.
8 servings
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