Iced christmas cupcakes | Women's Weekly Food

Ingredients

• 500 gram (1 pound) dried mixed fruit
• 125 gram (4 ounces) butter, chopped coarsely
• 1/2 cup (125ml) water
• 1 cup (200g) firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
• 2 tablespoon brandy
• 2 eggs, beaten lightly
• 1/2 cup (75g) plain (all-purpose) flour
• 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup (75g) cornflour, for dusting
• 750 gram (1½ pounds) ready-rolled white icing
• 1 egg white, beaten lightly
• edible gold paint