Easter Fruit Cupcakes

Rich ginger and spice cupcakes featuring grated apples, dried fruits, and currants, finished with sugar syrup and cream cheese frosting.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 437.1 kcals 5245.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.7 grams 776.2 grams
Fat 17.4 grams 208.5 grams
Protein 5.7 grams 68.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
12 cupcakes
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
4
piece
Fruits
100
g
Dessert Apples
peeled, grated, and cored
100
g
GrainsCereals
Liquids
25
ml
Water
for the syrup
NutsSeeds
OilsFats

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray with paper cases.
  • Melt butter with spices over low heat and mix with sugar and oil.
  • Beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in grated apples, ginger, currants, and dried fruit.
  • Combine the flour and baking powder into the wet ingredients evenly.
  • Fill muffin cases three-quarters full and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Boil sugar and water to make a syrup and let it cool.
  • Brush the warm cupcakes with the sugar syrup.
  • Pipe crosses of cream cheese frosting onto the cold cupcakes.