How cute are these?? That was my reaction when I first saw these beauties over at Not Quite Nigella’s site! Lorraine always has amazing ideas and this was one that stuck to my mind. I saw them last Easter and knew then that I HAD to make them. You see, I discovered hot cross buns only after moving to Australia. They are not something we eat in Italy… but I liked them so much that we have included them into our family’s “traditional Easter food”. I have not tried to make the buns at home yet (maybe next year?), but these cupcakes/muffins taste just the same and are really easy to make. Besides, who doesn’t like cupcakes? You can make them regular or mini in size and I think they make a terrific idea for a spring/Easter buffet or picnic. Today’s recipe is an Anglo tradition, but remember to come back for my Italian Easter recipe… I promise it is going to be a very special one! Enjoy!
Hot Cross Bun Cupcakes
A fun idea for this Easter: Hot Cross Bun Cupcakes!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 125 gms – 4 oz. butter melted
- 100 gms – ½ cup sugar
- 185 gms – ¾ cup yogurt
- 190 gms – 1 ½ cups flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 1 pinch of salt
- 75 gms – ½ cup sultanas or raisins
- Apricot jam
- White chocolate
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix the egg, butter, sugar and yogurt.
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Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, mixed spice, salt and sultanas and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
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Put the batter in a muffin pan. I use a silicone tray and I also line it with paper cups because I find it easier to take the cupcakes out of the tray without breaking them. Fill each paper cup to ¾.
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Bake in a pre heated oven at 180°C – 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let them cool down.
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When cold, brush the tops with apricot jam (melt it in the microwave if needed).
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Let it set completely before serving.
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These are delightful and while I make hot cross buns every year, these are calling me today!
Great job Manu and thank you for the super sweet words! It’s such an honour that you’ve made these 🙂 Happy Easter!!