Chocolate and Strawberry Jam Cakes
November 30, 2024
Strawberry and Rose Cupcakes
December 7, 2024Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
25 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Makes
12 servings
Description
These candied fruit cakes are super moist with a chewy candy texture. This is ideal for festive occasions or any cheerful time of the year.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160° fan)/ 350 F/ gas 4 and oil a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
- Beat the egg in a jug with the oil and milk until mixed well.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, mixed spice and 3/4 of the candied fruit in a bowl, then pour in the egg mixture and stir just enough to combine.
- Divide the mixture between the moulds, sprinkle with the rest of the candied fruit and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Test with a wooden toothpick, if it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
- Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 120ml/ 4fl. oz/ 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 120ml/ 4fl. oz/ 1/2 cup milk
- 375g/ 12 1/2oz/ 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 200g/ 7oz/ 3/4 cup caster (superfine) sugar
- 2 tablespoon mixed spice
- 75g/ 2 1/2oz/ 1/2 cup candied pineapple, chopped
- 75g/ 2 1/2oz/ 1/2 cup candied papaya, chopped
- 75g/ 2 1/2oz/ 1/2 cup candied mixed peel, chopped
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!