Vanilla Strawberry Jam Cupcakes
- VANILLA CUPCAKE FILLED WITH STRAWBERRY GERANIUM JAM TOPPED WITH VANILLA FROSTING -
Ingredients:
Vanilla Cake
Strawberry Geranium Jam
Vanilla Frosting
Method:
Vanilla Cake
Pulse all dry ingredients in the food processor. Add the liquid sweetener and water through the feed hole while the machine is running. Once incorporated, about 5 seconds, turn the machine off and test the dough by squeezing a small handful into a ball. If it holds but is still slightly dry, this is perfect as this will result in a lighter dough. Also, bear in mind that you will be adding jam to it, so this will moisten the cake further. Line a cupcake mould of your choice with cupcake papers or cling film and fill ¾ with the dough. Use your thumb and forefinger to make a hole in the center. Put to one side while you make the jam.
Strawberry Geranium Jam
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and squeeze gently with your hands just to crush the berries and release their natural juices. Put the entire bowl into the dehydrator on 115 for 12 - 15 hours or until it has reduced by ⅓ . Put the jam to one side to cool for 15 minutes. When the jam is cool, it will be slightly thicker. Using a tea spoon, fill the hole you made in the cupcake.
Vanilla Frosting - I suggest making this first as it needs time to set.
Combine first 5 ingredients in the vita mix and blend on high speed, using the tamper stick to keep things moving. This will be a very thick mixture. Once smooth, transfer to a food processor and add remaining ingredients, pulsing to combine. From here, you can remove 1 cup of the frosting and colour it pink using 1-2tsp beetroot juice and an additional 1 tbsp powdered xylotol. Transfer frosting to storage containers and put in the fridge to set, about 2 hours. Once thickened, and you have filled the cupcake with jam, use a pastry bag to pipe a nice design of frosting on top of the cupcake.
Ingredients:
Vanilla Cake
- 200g Nut flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla Powder or 1 vanilla pod, de-seeded
- 100g Lacuma
- 50g Agave, Honey or Maple Syrup
- 50g Water
Strawberry Geranium Jam
- 400g Fresh or frozen Strawberries
- 100g Xylitol, powdered
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 6 drops, Geranium essential oil
- 1 Vanilla pod, de-seeded and empty pod reserved
Vanilla Frosting
- 300g Cashews
- 30g Lemon juice
- 75g Water
- 50g agave
- 175g Xylitol or coconut sugar - powdered
- 1 tsp Vanilla powder
- 175g Coconut oil
Method:
Vanilla Cake
Pulse all dry ingredients in the food processor. Add the liquid sweetener and water through the feed hole while the machine is running. Once incorporated, about 5 seconds, turn the machine off and test the dough by squeezing a small handful into a ball. If it holds but is still slightly dry, this is perfect as this will result in a lighter dough. Also, bear in mind that you will be adding jam to it, so this will moisten the cake further. Line a cupcake mould of your choice with cupcake papers or cling film and fill ¾ with the dough. Use your thumb and forefinger to make a hole in the center. Put to one side while you make the jam.
Strawberry Geranium Jam
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and squeeze gently with your hands just to crush the berries and release their natural juices. Put the entire bowl into the dehydrator on 115 for 12 - 15 hours or until it has reduced by ⅓ . Put the jam to one side to cool for 15 minutes. When the jam is cool, it will be slightly thicker. Using a tea spoon, fill the hole you made in the cupcake.
Vanilla Frosting - I suggest making this first as it needs time to set.
Combine first 5 ingredients in the vita mix and blend on high speed, using the tamper stick to keep things moving. This will be a very thick mixture. Once smooth, transfer to a food processor and add remaining ingredients, pulsing to combine. From here, you can remove 1 cup of the frosting and colour it pink using 1-2tsp beetroot juice and an additional 1 tbsp powdered xylotol. Transfer frosting to storage containers and put in the fridge to set, about 2 hours. Once thickened, and you have filled the cupcake with jam, use a pastry bag to pipe a nice design of frosting on top of the cupcake.
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