Description
Delightful cupcakes infused with traditional Christmas pudding spices and topped with a glossy vanilla glaze, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, currants, or chopped dates)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and spices. Set aside.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the dried fruit and orange zest until well distributed.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the vanilla glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, cupcakes, festive, vanilla, baking, family recipe, holiday dessert