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Festive Christmas Pudding Cupcakes

Deliciously Festive Christmas Pudding Cupcakes for the Holidays

Indulge in these Festive Christmas Pudding Cupcakes, a delightful holiday treat that combines dried fruits and spices cloaked in a luscious vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit raisins, currants, chopped dried apricots
For Soaking the Fruit
  • 1/2 cup brandy or orange juice choose one for soaking
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk for glaze consistency
For Decoration
  • 12 maraschino cherries
  • 12 edible holly leaves

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the mixed dried fruit in either brandy or orange juice for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, then add to wet ingredients alternating with milk.
  5. Gently fold in the soaked dried fruits, ensuring not to overmix.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin and fill liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the vanilla glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, drizzle glaze over cupcakes and decorate with cherries and holly leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use softened butter and avoid overmixing to maintain a fluffy texture.

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