Mother's Day is a time to let mothers know how special they are and to thank them for all the good things they have done over the years.
Mothers are happy to receive the smallest token of appreciation, especially something that has been made just for them.
These wonderful cupcakes are a breeze to make. They are light and fluffy, and the little jewels of apricot and hint of orange melt in your mouth. Add the creamy and smooth orange-flavoured icing to complete the burst of freshness with each bite.
Top each one with delicately sugared flowers such as violets, primroses, and mini roses or rose petals.
Cupcakes Recipe
Makes 1 dozen
- 375 ml (1 1/2 c) all-purpose flour
- 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
- 2 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
- 125 ml (1/2 c) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 250 ml (1 c) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 175 ml (3/4 c) milk
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) finely chopped dried apricots
- 5 ml (1 tsp) grated orange zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 175 C (350 F). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In an electric mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until combined. Add in vanilla and orange zest.
With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture until completely incorporated. Fold in apricots.
Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full. Bake until golden approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack; cool completely.
Ice cupcakes with orange butter Icing
Orange Butter Icing Recipe
- 50 ml (1/4 c) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 500 ml (2 c) sifted icing sugar
- 2 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla
- A few drops of orange extract (optional)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk
- 2 ml (1/2 tsp) orange zest
In an electric mixing bowl, cream butter and add icing sugar. Mix for a few seconds, then add all the other ingredients and mix until creamy.
Sugared Flowers
Use pesticide-free fresh, edible flowers
Mix 15 ml (1 tbsp) of meringue powder with approximately 2ml (1/2 tsp) water and brush onto the petals, leaving no gaps.
Sprinkle superfine sugar over flowers while the meringue mixture is wet until completely coated. Let stand on a wire rack at room temperature until dry. Store at room temperature for up to two days.
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