Hot Cross Bun Flavoured Cake Recipe | Easter Baking

Hot Cross Bun Flavoured Cake Recipe | Easter Baking

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A super speedy alternative to traditional hot cross buns, this Easter cake is a wholesome mix of spices, zest and dried fruit.

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Ingredients

  • 170g self-raising flour
  • 170g wholemeal plain flour (or use 340g self-raising flour and omit the baking powder)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 85g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 2 tsp grated orange zest
  • 2 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 140g sultanas
  • 1 eating apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 265ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 55g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam, to glaze
  • icing sugar, to dust the cross

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