Erin (my helper) removing the beans from the pods.
Recipe by Anna Chan of SugarInc.
2 tsp double-acting baking powder
150g unsalted butter, cubed and softened
150g light brown sugar
340g mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanans, etc)
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
200ml water
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
(1) Preheat the oven to 180ºC
(2) Sift Flour and baking powder. Mix.
(3) Bring butter, sugar, fruit, spice, vanilla essence and water to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. When mixture bubbles, lower heat and let it simmer for a minute. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Pour mixture into a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature
(4) Stir in eggs, followed by flour mixture. Mix well
(5) Pour into sturdy paper cases or a lined muffin pan till 3/4 full. Bake for 24 mins or till a toothpick inserted into a cupcake emerges moistened but clean. Allow to cool
