These mini-cupcakes are small in size, but large in flavors and textures. Loaded with dried and fresh fruits and pistachios, they will delight any fruitcakes fan, in a fairly short time.
They are perfect for a tea party, for serving in buffets dinners or brunches, or as a light snack and even as breakfast on the go.
* To bake in large baking cups, add 5-7 minutes to the baking time.
Makes: 28
Prep time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes
¼ cup each: dried cranberries, diced dried apricots, golden raisins, chopped raw pistachios
1 cup small diced peeled Granny Smith apple
½ cup mashed ripened banana (from 1 large)
2 L eggs
¼ cup oil
½ cup fruity white wine or cider
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 Tbs baking powder
Dash salt
1 tsp vanilla
For the icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
1-2 Tbs lemon juice
½ cup chopped raw pistachios
1. Preheat the oven to 3605F (1805C). Prepare a mini-muffins pan + 4 standing mini paper baking cups (or use standing baking cups only). Measure and cut the dried fruits and apple. Set aside.
2. Place the mashed banana in a large bowl. Add add the eggs, oil, white wine and sugar and mix well. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla and mix to an even batter. Replace the whisk with a spatula and add the dried fruits, pistachios and diced apple. Mix briefly to combine. Fill the baking cups with the batter.
3. Bake for 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool to completely.
4. Place the powdered sugar in a bowl and add the lemon juice gradually, while mixing, to form a thick yet runny icing. Drizzle on top of the cupcakes, scatter the pistachios on and let set before serving.
Yummy Chef Ronit! Happy New Year! Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl! Happy New Year! 🙂
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They are so pretty! I love the combination of fruit and pistachios. Yum
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Thank you Daniela. I’m glad you liked the combination! 🙂
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you Lana! 🙂
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These look great and so pretty! Love all the fruit in them! 🙂
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Thank you Lili! In my opinion, the more fruit, the better. 🙂
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🙂
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They look yummy!
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Thank you, I’m glad to hear! 🙂
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Can I have some 🙂
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Sorry, all gone… Next batch maybe? 🙂
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🙂
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Wow, I bet they taste fantastic!!
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They were gone pretty quickly! 🙂
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They look so yummy, Ronit! 🙂
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Thank you Linda. They were indeed! 🙂
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Love fruitcake and I especially like your mini cupcake recipe. Perfect way to serve this holiday treat on any occasion.
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Thank you Judi. Their size makes them perfect for serving. 🙂
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They are happy cupcakes!
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Thank you Donna! I’m glad I managed to pass this feeling through them! 🙂
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Beautiful picture!
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Thank you Varina! 🙂
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Yummy and cute☺☺☺
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Thank you Lina! 🙂
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Stunning imagery! I can practically taste these! 🍓
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Thank you Gail, I’m glad to hear! 🙂
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These mini cupcakes look so bright and cheery–and the perfect food to brighten a cold winter day. Happy New Year!
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Thank you Sheryl! 🙂
That was my intention and I’m glad to hear it came through.
Happy New Year! 🙂
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They look so festive…love pistachios! Happy New year Ronit 😊
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Thank you Marisa! Festive was the idea, and I’m glad it came through. Happy New Year to you too. 🙂
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Great combination and flavors. Love it. Looks delicious. 🙂
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Thank you. I’m glad to hear! 🙂
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Yummy!
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Thank you! 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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These are just packed with all the flavours I love 😋
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Thank you Frances! 🙂
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Most welcome ☺️
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These sound amazing and they are so pretty! Love this!
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Thank you Spence’s Girl! They were gone very quickly… 🙂
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These cupcakes are gorgeous! The fruit looks like jewels! ❤
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Thank you Kennedy! 🙂
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