Baking · serves 2

Almond and Jam Cupcakes

A spoon of jam sinks into the middle as they bake. Twelve, in under an hour.

55 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 80ml sunflower oil
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 60ml yogurt
  • 160ml almond or regular milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 140g plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 50g ground almonds
  • Jam for filling
  • Glaze: 120ml jam, 1 tbsp water
  • 50g flaked almonds

Method

  1. Stir oil, sugar, yogurt, milk and both extracts together.
  2. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt, stir smooth, then the ground almonds.
  3. Cases three-quarters full.
  4. Half a teaspoon of jam dropped into the centre of each. It sinks as it bakes — don't push it in.
  5. 180°C for 25 minutes.
  6. Cool on a rack.
  7. Boil the glaze jam with the water for a minute, stirring, then brush over. Flaked almonds on top.

Questions people ask about Almond and Jam Cupcakes

How long does Almond and Jam Cupcakes take?

About 55 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What is the one thing to get right in Almond and Jam Cupcakes?

Half a teaspoon of jam dropped into the centre of each. It sinks as it bakes — don't push it in.

What can I use instead of maida in Almond and Jam Cupcakes?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Almond and Jam Cupcakes ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Almond and Jam Cupcakes vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Almond and Jam Cupcakes?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Almond and Jam Cupcakes?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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