Ingredients

  • 280 grams gluten-free / plain flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum if using gluten-free flour blend - check the pack to see how much it suggests adding and use that amount if it's more
  • 1 can (400g) fruit cocktail in juice*
  • 180 ml coconut milk
  • 56 grams sunflower spread / butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar to top

Method

  • Preheat the oven to gas 5 / 190C / 375F and line a 12 hole muffin tin
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl
  • Use 60mls (1/4 cup) of the juice from the can of fruit cocktail and mix it with the melted butter and the milk
  • Stir the wet mix into the dry until just combined
  • Add the drained fruit to the batter and briefly mix in
  • Spoon the batter evenly between the cupcake liners and sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar over each - see my friends sugar recipe attached below
  • Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until the centres spring back when pressed
  • Let cool on a wire rack then enjoy!
  • You can serve as a dessert with whipped cream or custard as well as having them as a cupcake on the go
  • *If you can't find tinned fruit cocktail in juice, use a mixture of blanched & chopped peaches, pear, grapes, pineapple and cherries totalling 250g in weight and use 60mls (1/4 cup) of apple, pear or grape juice in step 3
  • Inspired by Tinklee