few mint sprigs, for serving
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú redcurrants, washed, for decorating
1 tsp baking powder
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú soft brown sugar
60²µ/2¼´Ç³ú caster sugar
1 tsp cocoa powder, for dusting
4 tbsp finely chopped crystallised ginger
1 tsp ground ginger
icing sugar, for dusting
½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
160²µ/5¾´Ç³ú self-raising flour, sifted
½ tsp vanilla bean paste
4 tbsp chocolate drops
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú white chocolate
175g/6oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
120ml/3¼fl oz double cream
3 free-range eggs
6 tbsp milk (you may need a little more)