Baking · serves 2

Jam Doughnut Cupcakes

Rolled in sugar while warm, filled with jam. A doughnut without the frying.

45 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 220g plain flour
  • 180g caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 180ml milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 90ml sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g raspberry jam
  • Coating: 80g butter melted, 150g caster sugar

Method

  1. Milk and vinegar, 5 minutes.
  2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt, then add soured milk, oil and vanilla.
  3. Cases three-quarters full. 180°C for 20 minutes.
  4. While still warm, brush all over with melted butter and roll in caster sugar. Warm is essential — cold cake won't hold the sugar.
  5. Cool, then core a hole from the top and pipe jam in.
  6. Eat the same day.

Questions people ask about Jam Doughnut Cupcakes

How long does Jam Doughnut Cupcakes take?

About 45 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of maida in Jam Doughnut Cupcakes?

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

Can I make Jam Doughnut 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 Jam Doughnut 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 Jam Doughnut 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 Jam Doughnut 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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