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Muffins, Cupcakes, Friands
Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins Makes: 12 muffins 2 1/2 cups (310g) self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup ( 220g) castor sugar 1/2 cup (130ml) milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1 large egg 1/2 cup (130ml) vegetable oil 150g fresh raspberries 150g white chocolate bits 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Grease …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lemon Muffins (Thermomix) Makes 12 Muffins 2 cups (340gms) Self Raising Flour 3/4 cup (150gms) sugar 75gms butter – melted 1 cup (250mls) milk 1 large egg rind of one lemon or two small lemons 60mls lemon juice 55gms extra sugar Place lemon rind and sugar into TM bowl and grind 20 …
Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins 1 unpeeled orange, cut up 1/3 cup orange juice 1 egg 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups plain flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional) 1. Cut washed orange into 7 or 8 pieces. Remove …
Photo by Mem Marshmallow Cupcakes 125g butter 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour, sifted 50g (1/3 cup) plain flour, sifted 80ml (1/3 cup) milk 105g (1/3 cup) raspberry jam 125ml (1/2 cup) water 5 tsp gelatine powder 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar, extra 80ml (1/3 …
Photo by Mem Red Velvet Cupcakes Makes 18 300g (2 cups) plain flour 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 315g (1 1/2 cups) caster sugar 250ml (1 cup) buttermilk 200g unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs, lightly whisked 1 Tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1-2 tsp red food colouring 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Muffins Best eaten fresh 2 C SR flour 1/2 tsp salt 4 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 cup grated apple 125g butter, melted Topping: 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp cinnamon # Sift flour, salt, sugar and cinnamon. # Add milk and beaten …
Hazelnut and Chocolate Friands 200g roasted hazelnuts ground into hazelnut meal 185g melted unsalted butter 6 egg whites beaten till frothy (not peaked) 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder 2 cups icing sugar Extra icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Grease a 12 cup Friand tin …
Planet Cake Cupcakes 175g (3/4cup) Unsalted Butter 160g (3/4cup) Caster Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Grated lemon zest 1 Tablespoon Madeira (optional) 2 eggs 160g Self-raising Flour 100g Plain Flour 200ml milk 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160C fan-forced). Line a 12 hole cupcake tray with paper cases. 2. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, …
Julie’s Lemon Diva Cupcakes 100g unsalted butter, softened 185g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean extract 2 eggs 200g self-raising flour 1/2 cup (125ml) milk Zest of 3 lemons 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160C fan-forced). Line muffin pans with paper cases of your choice. 2. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla bean paste with electric …
Photo by EmmCee Pistachio and Rosewater Cupcakes For the Cupcakes: 225g unsalted butter, softened 225g caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 4 eggs 1 tsp rosewater For the Icing: 200g cream cheese 175g icing sugar, sieved 2 Tbsp rose water 3 Tbsp chopped pistachios 1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F / Gas mark 4). 2. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Scout’s Cupcakes Makes 12 2 eggs thickened cream vanilla essence 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 cup self-raising flour Into a 1 cup metric measuring cup place the eggs. Fill to brim with thickened cream. Beat for 1 minute. Add a splash of vanilla essence and sugar. Beat for 3 minutes. Fold …
Black Forest Cakes 425g can pitted cherries in syrup 165g butter, chopped coarsely 100g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1 1/3 cups (295g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) cherry brandy 1 cup (150g) plain flour 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons self-raising flour 1 egg Decorations: 2/3 cup (160ml) thickened cream, whipped 2 teaspoon cherry …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Syrup Muffins Makes 12 2 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour 185g caster sugar Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges 1/2 cup thick Greek yoghurt, plus extra to serve 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 1 egg 100g unsalted butter, melted, cooled Syrup Zest and juice of 2 oranges 1/2 cup …
Black Forest Cupcakes (Thermomix) Yields 24 cupcakes Cake: 50g rice 250g almonds or hazelnuts (or combo) 250g dark chocolate in pieces 1 tsp Gluten Free baking powder 150g butter (softened) 6 eggs 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 150g raw sugar Syrup: 170-200g syrup drained from tin or jar of cherries 1 Tbsp cornflour Filling: 250g cream cheese …
Strawberry and White Chocolate Mini Muffins Makes: 30 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg 65g butter, melted 1/2 cup light cream 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup white chocolate buttons Icing sugar mixture 1. Preheat oven to 180/160°C. Sift flour into mixing bowl. Add sugar and make a well in …
Cherry Ripe Mud Cakes Makes 9 125g butter, chopped 1 Tablespoon instant coffee powder 3/4 cup water 200g dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 egg, whisked 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1 x 85g Cherry Ripe bar, chopped roughly 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and …
Malteser Muffins 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup crushed Maltesers, plus extra 12 to decorate 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter 1/4 cup milk Caramel Icing: 1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted 1 Tablespoon …
Apple Bran Muffins (Low Fat) Makes 12 muffins 2 cups all-bran cereal 1 1/4 cups skim milk 1 1/4 cups self raising flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup chunky apple sauce or finely chopped fresh apple 2 eggs Combine cereal and milk …
Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes 350g butter 450g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 2 1/2 caster sugar 1 1/2 cups almond meal 2 cups cocoa 10 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 140c. Line 3 muffin trays with 26 foil cupcake cases. 2. Combine butter, chocolate, and caster sugar in a heavy based saucepan, …
Chocolate Lava Cakes Makes 8 180g dark chocolate, chopped 250g butter, chopped plain flour, for dusting 4 eggs 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/4 plain flour, sifted double cream and cocoa powder, to serve 1. Place choclate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium-high (75%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a metal …
Baileys, Cream Cheese and Chocolate Muffins 90g cream cheese 1 1/2 Tbsp Bailey’s Irish Cream 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup water 50g butter, melted 100g chocolate, grated 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 Tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup sugar 1. Beat cream cheese until smoothe, add Baileys and …
Cherry Ripe Muffins 2 cup self-raising flour 125g butter, chopped 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 x 50g Cherry Ripe bars, chopped 2/3 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease a 12 hole muffin pan. 2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and rub …
Macadamia Friands Makes 10 friands 140g unsalted butter 160g unsalted macadamia halves 200g pure icing sugar 65g plain flour, sifted 5 egg whites Citrus Syrup: Juice of 2 limes, strained 100g caster sugar 1. Preheat the oven to 200C. 2. Grease 10 friand or 80ml muffin pans with butter. 3. Melt the butter in a …
Jelly Cakes Makes 18 60g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup self-raising flour 2/3 cup milk 85g packet raspberry jelly crystals 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water 3 cups desiccated coconut 1/2 cup double thick cream 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 12 x 2 tablespoon …
Butterscotch Muffins with Caramel Sauce Makes 12 2 1/2 (375g) cups self-raising flour 1 cup tightly packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups (310ml) buttermilk 90g unsalted butter, melted 1 egg, lightly beaten Caramel Sauce: 3/4 cup (185g) sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water 40g unsalted butter 1/4 cup tightly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (125ml) …
Passionfruit Cakes with Passionfruit Cream 60g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 1 egg 2 passionfruit, pulped 1/3 cup greek yoghurt 1 cup self raising flour Passionfruit cream 1/2 pouring cream 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 2 passionfruit pulp 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan forced. …
Photo by Mem Strawberry Muffins 2 cups of self-raising flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 punnet strawberries, chopped Preheat oven to 200ºc. Lightly grease a 24 capacity mini muffin tin, or a 12 capacity large muffin tin. Mix all dry ingredients, add milk, egg and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Passionfruit Curd Cupcakes Passionfruit Buttercake: 90g butter, softened 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) SR flour 1/4 cup (60ml) passionfruit pulp (3-4 passionfruit) Passionfruit Curd: 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp 60g butter, chopped coarsely Decorations: 85g …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Black-Bottom Cupcakes Topping: 250g cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 cup choc chips Cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup warm water 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup peanut oil 1 …
Tiramisu Cup Cakes 2 tsp instant coffee 1 tsp vanilla essence 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 x 59g eggs 1 1/3 cups self raising flour 1/4 cup custard powder 2/3 cup milk cocoa Filling: 125g cream cheese 2 tbsp caster sugar 150ml thickened cream 1 Tbsp Marsala 1. Put coffee in small …
Lemon Fairy Cakes 125g reduced-fat canola spread 3/4 cup (155g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour 1/2 cup (125ml) skim milk Filling: 100g extra-light sour cream 150g tub NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 1 Tbsp icing sugar mixture, plus extra to dust 1. Preheat oven to …
Lemon Poppy Seed Friands 5 eggwhites, lightly beaten 125 reduced-fat canola spread, melted 1 cup (100g) almond meal 3/4 cup (125g) icing sugar mixture 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 150g tub NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 3 Tbsp breakfast marmalade, melted, to ice 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Spray 12 …
Mini Toblerone Muffins Makes 24 1 cup plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup brown sugar 60g butter, melted, cooled 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, lightly whisked 100g Toblerone milk chocolate, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two 12-hole 2-tablespoon capacity mini muffin pans or line with paper cases. …
Fairy Cakes 125g fresh fruit, such as strawberries, peaches, apples, pears or bananas 125g soft margarine 125g caster sugar 125g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 large eggs 1 tsp natural vanilla extract or cinnamon or ground mixed spice Icing: 250g icing sugar 3 tbsp fruit juice or water edible food colouring sweets or …
Low Carb Orange Muffins 3 egg yolks 3 tbsp cottage cheese 2 tsp orange rind, grated 3 tbsp soy flour, sifted 3 egg whites 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly butter 12-hole muffin pan. 2. Cover and blend egg yolks, cheeses, and water in blender at …
Low Fat Blueberry Muffins Makes 12 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup sugar 1 cup skim milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups blueberries, frozen or fresh Combine all the ingredients, except the blueberries. Gently fold in the blueberries. If …
Apricot Yoghurt Muffins 60g butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup apricot yoghurt 2 cups self-raising flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) 1 1/2 tablespoons apricot jam 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 12 x 1/3-cup capacity muffin pan. 2. With an electric beater, mix butter and …
Blueberry Muesli Muffins 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 3/4 cup toasted muesli 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 125g butter, melted 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease muffin pan. 1. Combine flour, 2/3 cup of muesli and sugar in a large bowl. …
Coconut, Chocolate and Banana Mini Muffins 125g unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 3 ripe bananas, roughly chopped 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour, sifted 1 cup (45g) desiccated coconut 1/2 cup (100g) dark chocolate chips Icing sugar, to dust 1. Preheat oven to 200°C and grease a …
Rocky Road Ice-Cream Muffins Serves 4 4 chocolate chip muffins 1 cup mini marshmallows 4 scoops vanilla ice-cream 1/2 cup chocolate fudge sauce 1. Cut a shallow cone shape out of the top of each muffin, leaving a 1cm border around edges. 2. Place 1 muffin onto a microwave-safe plate. Drop 5 marshmallows into cavity. …
Black Forrest Muffins Serves 4 1 x 425g can pitted cherries 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar 2 tsp cornflour 4 double chocolate chip muffins 1 Tbsp kirsch 1 x 200ml carton double cream 1 x 30g Cadbury Flake bar, crumbled 1. Drain the cherries and reserve the syrup. Combine the syrup, sugar and cornflour in …
Strawberry and Rhubarb Muffins 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 large egg 1/3 cup oil 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup mixed rhubarb and strawberries Topping: 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg. Add …
Jam Doughnut Muffins 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour 2/3 cup caster sugar, plus 1/2 cup extra to coat 80ml (1/3 cup) vegetable oil 1 large egg 175ml buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 tsp good-quality strawberry jam 100g unsalted butter 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a 6-hole muffin pan. …
Milo Muffins 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup dark chocolate bits 1/2 cup white chocolate bits 1 1/4 cups milk 75g butter, melted 1 cup Milo 1 egg 1. Combine in a bowl sifted flour, and both dark and white choc bits. 2. Combine milk, butter and Milo; add to dry ingredients with lightly …
Jaffa Friands 3 egg whites, beaten lightly 100g butter, melted 1/2 cup almond meal 3/4 cup icing sugar 1/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind Chocolate Sauce: 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup (125ml) Dairy Farmers pure cream 1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Grease six …
Little Rhubarb and Strawberry Cakes Makes 12 cakes 2 cups unbleached self-raising flour 1/3 cup Fruisana (Fruit Sugar) 250 g strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped 200 g rhubarb, trimmed and roughly chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 omega-enriched eggs 1 cup plain low-fat yoghurt 1/3 cup vegetable oil or light olive oil 2 tablespoons strawberry …
Chocolate Patty Cakes 1 1/4 cups of Gluten free self-raising flour 50g butter 2/3 cup of castor sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon cocoa 50g grated chocolate 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence Sift flour, sugar, cocoa and salt into a bowl, add grated chocolate. Chop or beat in softened butter. Beat …
Fruity Friands Makes 12 1 cup finely ground almond meal 1 1/2 cups CSR Soft Icing Mixture (Gluten Free), sifted 1/2 cup Orgran Gluten Free plain flour, sifted 2 teaspoons Orgran Gluten substitute 185g butter, melted 6 egg whites, beaten until frothy 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind Alternative Toppings – 1 small apple, thinly …
Fruit Muffins 2 cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sultanas 1 cup milk 125g butter, melted 1 egg, beaten lightly Grease three 12 hole small muffin pans. Combine flour, spice, sugar and sultanas in large bowl. Stir in milk, butter and egg, do not over …
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Ginger Glaze 1 1/3 cups flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 egg whites 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 inch piece fresh ginger …
Little Pear and Cinnamon Muffins 1 medium (230g) pear 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self raising flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar, extra 1. Grease two small 12 hole muffin pans. Peel and halve pear, remove and discard core, chop into …
Apple and Oat Bran Muffins 2 cooking apples diced small 1/2 ripe banana mashed 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 oz / 30 grams butter 1 egg 2 cups Self Raising flour 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp bi-carb soda 1/2 to 3/4 cup hot water (retained from cooking apples) Method: Cook the …
Blueberry and Banana Muffins 1 1/2 cups unbleached self-raising flour 1/2 cup unbleached white plain flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon or mixed spice 1 cup fresh frozen or tinned blueberries (drain well) 2 bananas, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 3/4 cup low-fat milk 3 egg whites 1. Preheat oven …
Apple, Oat and Sultana Muffins 6 granny smith apples, peeled and diced boiling water 2 cups oat bran 2 cups wholemeal plain flour 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp mixed spice 1 cup sultanas grated rind of 1 lemon 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 3/4 cup fresh …
Caramel Banana Muffins Makes: 12 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup bran flakes, lightly crushed 3/4 cup brown sugar 90g butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1 banana, mashed 3/4 cup NESTLÉ Top’n’Fill Caramel 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. 2. Combine first 7 ingredients in bowl. 3. Spoon mixture evenly into deep, greased …
Buttermilk Cupcakes 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup buttermilk Preheat the oven to 175`C. Line the cups of 18 muffin cups with paper liners and set aside. In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an …
Chocolate Fairy Cakes 150g self raising flour 150g brown sugar 25g cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 240ml water 30ml light olive Oil 1 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Preheat the oven to 180C and place 12 paper fairy cake cases on a baking tray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all …
Coconut Carrot Cupcakes 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil (canola or light olive) Grated rind of 2 oranges 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp mixed spice 1 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup walnuts …
Decadent Chocolate Muffins 2 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup brown sugar (firm pack) 150g dark chocolate (bits/melts/chopped) 2 eggs 125 butter, melted 1 cup milk 1. Sift flour, cocoa and baking powder. Stir in sugar and chocolate. Combine butter, milk and eggs in a separate …
Berry Cheesecake Muffins Makes 6 large muffins 1 3/4 cup SR Flour 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/4 cup oil 2 Tbsp raspberry jam 1/4 cup mixed berry yoghurt 1/2 cup caster sugar 50g cream cheese (cut into 6 equal portions) 1 Tbsp raspberry jam (extra) icing sugar to dust 1. Lightly grease 6-hole muffin tin. …
Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins 75g butter, cut into cubes 200g Cooking Chocolate, broken into pieces 1 egg 3/4 cup Evaporated Milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk Choc Bits 1/4 cup cream cheese 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease deep muffin …
Choc Caramel Bites Makes 24 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ground almonds 65g butter, melted 380g can Top N Fill Caramel (see note) 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 60g butter 150g dark chocolate Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two, 12 x 1 1/2 tablespoon (30ml) mini muffin pans. To …
Caramel Easter Friands Makes 9 1/2 cup rice or plain flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup icing sugar 1/3 cup canola or light olive oil 1/3cup milk 6 small caramel Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 9 friand pans. Combine 1/2 cup rice or plain flour, 1/2 cup …
Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins Makes 12 2 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 125g butter, melted, cooled 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 12 small caramel-filled Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12 x 1/3-cup capacity muffin pan with paper cases. 2. Sift flour into a large bowl. …
Chocolate Freckle Cakes 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/4 cups self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten Icing: 65g cream cheese 3/4 cup icing sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp hot water 12 chocolate freckles, or similar, to decorate # …
Corn Muffins Serves 4 1 1/2 cups wholemeal flour 1 cup cornmeal (polenta) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180C. Sift flour, cornmeal and baking powder into a large mixing bowl; place husks in bowl. Add …
Diabetic Fruit Muffins 1 soft mashed banana 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup water 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1 cup grated carrot 1/2 peeled grated apple 1 cup sultanas Mixed spice 1/2 cup low fat milk 2 Tbsp margarine 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups SR flour Place dates and water in saucepan and bring …
Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup sugar or 1 tbsp Sucaryl (preferable) 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup skim or Shape milk rind and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1/2 cup sultanas 1. Mix oil, sugar, egg, …
Peach and Cinnamon Muffins 1 1/2 cups plain, wholemeal flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened pie peaches 1 cup buttermilk 1 small egg, beaten 2 tsp canola oil 1. Place flour, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. 2. …
Banana Muffins 2 1/2 cups (310 g/10 oz) self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 cup (80 g/2 2/3 oz) lightly packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups (310 ml/10 fl oz) soy or rice milk 140g (4 1/2 oz) apricot puree 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed 100 …
Chocolate Cupcakes Wheat and Dairy Free 225g maple crystals or date sugar 90g wholemeal spelt flour 60g unbleached white spelt flour 75g cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder 240ml filtered water 180ml extra-virgin olive oil 150g unsweetened stewed apple 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of …
Flourless Chocolate Muffins Serving size: Serves 10 or more 200g dark chocolate 160g unsalted butter 5 x 55g eggs, separated 160g almond meal 160g caster sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon orange juice 16 muffin cases Preheat oven to 170°C. Place muffin cases in muffin holes. Melt the chocolate and butter in a large …
Little Chocolate Fudge Cakes 125g dark chocolate, chopped 50g butter, chopped 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 2/3 cups (200g) almond meal 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) chocolate bits # Preheat oven to moderately hot …
Mini-Mango Muffins 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons wheat germ 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ripe mango, mashed 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg, beaten 2 1/4 teaspoons skim milk 1 1/2 teaspoons dark rum 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract 1/4 …
Mini Zucchini Cakes Makes 12 1 1/2 cup grated zucchini 1/2 cup grated carrot 1 small onion, chopped 3 eggs 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp tomato paste 1 stock cube 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp each of rosemary, basil and oregano. ham/bacon (optional) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, …
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes Makes 12 cupcakes 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder 1 oz fine quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Vegetable oil cooking …
Mini Double Choc Cakes Serving size: Serves 10 or more 150g softened butter 150g caster sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups (185g) self raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup Nutella, (hazelnut spread) Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a muffin …
Lemon-Lime Ricotta Cakes with Lemon Syrup Makes 6 175g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 80g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 cups ground almonds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs at room temperature 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest 3 tablespoons …
Raspberry and Polenta Cakes with Raspberry Cream Makes 12 125g butter, softened to room temperature 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten 150g (1 cup) plain flour 220g (1/3 cup) polenta 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 250ml (1 cup) light sour cream 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, thawed Raspberry Cream: 250ml (1 cup) pure cream …
Rock Cakes 2 cups self raising flour 1/4 tsp mixed spice 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 Tbsp sultanas 2 Tbsp currants 1 Tbsp mixed peel 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk Preheat oven to 220’C (425’F). Sift flour and spice. Rub butter into flour with fingertips. Add sugar, fruit and peel. Mix …
Cupcakes 125g unsalted butter 300g caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 350g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk 3 Tbsp walnut oil Frosting: 250g pure icing sugar, sifted 1 eggwhite juice 1 lime sprinkles or other decoration Preheat oven to 180°C. Line patty tins with paper or foil cases. …
Cheese Muffins 2 cups grated tasty cheese 1 1/2 cup SR flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar pinch cayenne pepper 1 egg 1 cup milk * Measure grated cheese, S.R. Flour, salt, sugar and cayenne pepper into a large bowl. Mix lightly with your fingertips to combine. * In a small container whisk egg …
Blueberry Muffins 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup caster sugar 100g butter 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 – 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Can also use blackberries, Cubed peaches, pineapple or banana. 1 Tbsp sugar (extra) 1/2 tsp cinnamon * Sieve first 3 dry ingredients into a bowl. Add …
Cup Cakes If the cup cakes are to be iced and smooth tops are required, bake in a moderately hot oven, at 190°C. For peaked tops, necessary for butterfly cakes, increase the heat by 10’C and place the cakes in the hottest part of oven, usually near the top of gas ovens and at the …
Individual White Chocolate Chip Cakes Makes 12 125 g unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (185 g) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 cups (250 g) self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk 1 1/4 cups (280 g) white chocolate chips 1. Preheat the oven to warm 170°C (325°F/Gas 3). …
Individual Milk Chocolate Cakes Makes 12 75g unsalted butter 75g milk chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup (80 g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup (60 g) self-raising flour, sifted Ganache: 80 g milk chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons thick cream 1. Preheat the oven to warm 160°C (315°F/Gas 2-3). Line a flat-bottomed 12-hole …
Baby Fruit Cakes Makes 16 150g butter 300g sultanas 300g currants 180g soft brown sugar 1 tsp ground mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 250ml water 2 eggs, well beaten 150g plain flour 150g self-raising flour 1. Heat the oven to 180 C/Gas 4. Combine the …
Bittersweet Chocolate Fallen Soufflé Cakes 6 oz Fine-quality bittersweet, (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped, plus grated bittersweet chocolate for garnish 1 1/2 Tbsp Unsalted butter 2 tsp Instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water 2 Tbsp Kahlua or dark rum 2 large Egg yolks 3 large Egg whites 3 Tbsp Heavy cream Lightly sweetened …
Rose Water Cupcakes Makes 12 125g butter, softened at room temperature 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour, sifted 160ml (2/3 cup) milk 2 tablespoons rose water Icing: 300g (2 cups) pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon rose water Pink food colouring Sugared rose petals (optional) 1. Preheat oven to …
Blueberry and Banana Muffins Makes 8 300g (2 cups) plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 150g fresh or frozen blueberries 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 3/4 cup milk 4 large strawberries, hulled and halved Icing sugar, to dust 1. Preheat oven to …
Date and Walnut Muffins Makes 8 150g (1 cup) chopped dates 115g (1 cup) chopped walnuts, plus 8 whole walnuts, extra 225g (1 1/2 cups) self raising flour, sifted 3 eggs 125ml (1/2 cup) milk 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda Icing sugar, to dust 1. Preheat oven to 180°C …
Honey and Apricot Muffins Makes 12 135g (3/4 cup) dried apricots 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour 80g (1/3 cup) caster sugar 4 tablespoons honey 50g butter, melted 125ml (1/2 cup) milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to 190°C (fan-forced). Line a 12-hole, 125ml (1/2-cup) capacity muffin tin with paper patty cases. 2. Simmer …
Blueberry, Cocoa and Buttermilk Muffins Serves 12 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour 125g (1/2 cup) caster sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa 2 eggs 100ml buttermilk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk choc bits 1 cup blueberries 1. Preheat oven to 190°C (fan-forced). Grease a 12-hole, 125ml (1/2-cup) capacity muffin …
Lemon Curd Butterfly Cakes Makes 12 175g self-raising flour, sifted 110g butter, softened at room temperature 110g caster sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 dessertspoon lemon juice Grated rind of 1 lemon 110g purchased lemon curd Icing sugar, to dust 1. Preheat oven to 190°C (conventional). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper …
Muddy Chocolate Cakes 150 grams cooking chocolate 185g butter, chopped 1 and 1/3 cups brown sugar 1/3 cup Self-Raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup baking cocoa, sifted 3 eggs 1. Preheat oven to 160’C. Place chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir until melted and smooth. Set aside …
Almond and Chocolate Cupcakes Makes about 12 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, softened 3 eggs 1/3 cup milk 2 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 cup white chocolate bits 2 tubs purchased vanilla frosting 2 cups pure icing sugar, sifted Assorted food colourings Purchased icing flowers …
Chocolate Cupcakes 100g dark chocolate 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 60g melted butter 2 lightly whisked eggs 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 cup sifted self-raising flour Icing: 1 cup icing sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons boiling water Decoration: White Choc-Chips Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan forced). Melt dark …
Coffee and Caramel Muffins Makes 12 Melted butter, for greasing, optional 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 125g butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp instant espresso coffee 3/4 cup water 380g can Nestlé caramel filling 1. Preheat the oven to …
Blueberry Oat Bran Muffins 12 Muffins 2 cups oat bran 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup non-fat or low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute, or 2 large eggs plus 1 egg white, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons canola or walnut oil 3/4 cup …
Banana Muffins Makes 10 75g melted butter 250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder half tsp bicarbonate of soda pinch of salt half tsp ground cinnamon half tsp ground nutmeg 115g caster sugar half tsp vanilla extract 2 large, ripe bananas 2 medium eggs 125ml milk 1. Heat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Melt the …