Christmas Cupcakes with Philly* Frosting Recipe

Name: Christmas Cupcakes with Philly* Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup craisins; 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots; 1-2 tablespoons brandy, or similar; 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted; 1 cup caster sugar; 1/4 cup almond meal; 125g butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed and softened; 1 cup icing sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; frosted fruit or glace cherries, to garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup craisins
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1-2 tablespoons brandy, or similar
1 3/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted
1 cup caster sugar
1/4 cup almond meal
125g butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed and softened
1 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
frosted fruit or glace cherries, to garnish

1
Combine the fruit and brandy and allow to stand, covered, for 1 hour or overnight.
2
Combine the flour, sugar and almond meal in a large bowl.
3
Add the butter, milk, eggs and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
4
Stir in fruit until combined.
5
Spoon mixture evenly into 12 x 1/2 cup capacity muffin tins lined with muffin papers.
6
Bake at 180C for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked.
7
Allow to cool completely.
8
Beat together the Philly*, icing sugar and lemon juice with and electric hand beater until smooth.
9
Chill 10 minutes, or until firm.
10
Spread cooled cakes with Philly* frosting and decorate with frosted fruit or cherries.

1120

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup craisins, 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots, 1-2 tablespoons brandy, or similar, 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cupcakes with Philly* Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Cupcakes with Philly* Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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