Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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20
servings
1 cup

soymilk

1 tsp

cider vinegar

1.25 cup

flour

2 tbsp

cornflour

0.75 tsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

baking soda

0.25 tsp

salt

0.33 cup

canola oil

0.75 cup

sugar

2 tsp

vanilla extract

3 tbsp

custard powder

2 tbsp

sugar

1 tsp

vanilla essence

0.5 pint

milk

200 g

raspberry jam

20 unit

mini jammy dodgers

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Step 2
~3 min

Add cider vinegar to soymilk and set aside to curdle.

Step 3
~3 min

Sift flour, cornflour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~3 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the soymilk mixture, sugar, vanilla essence, and oil until foamy.

Step 5
~3 min

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving small lumps.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling them 2/3 full.

Step 7
~3 min

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Step 9
~3 min

Prepare the custard by mixing custard powder with 1 tablespoon of milk to form a paste.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 10
~3 min

Add remaining milk, sugar, and vanilla to the paste and mix thoroughly.

Step 11
~3 min

Microwave on high heat for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until thick and gloopy.

Step 12
~3 min

Adjust consistency with more milk or custard powder as needed.

Step 13
~3 min

Taste and adjust sweetness/vanilla flavor.

Step 14
~3 min

Cover and set aside to cool.

Step 15
~3 min

To assemble, use the end of a teaspoon to create a hole in the center of each cupcake.

Step 16
~3 min

Enlarge the hole by pushing around the edges with your finger.

Step 17
~3 min

Fill the hole with raspberry jam using a pastry bag with a thin nozzle.

Step 18
~3 min

Rinse and refill pastry bag with custard and a star-shaped nozzle.

Step 19
~3 min

Pipe custard swirls over the jam hole on each cupcake.

Step 20
~3 min

If serving immediately, place a mini jammy dodger on top of the custard swirl. Otherwise, add just before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cupcakes.

Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.

Add a pinch of salt to the custard for a more balanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Cupcakes can be baked a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (sweet vanilla and jam)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a cup of tea.

Perfect for afternoon tea parties.

Great for birthday celebrations.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Scones with clotted cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Cultural Significance

Popular treat for afternoon tea and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Tea parties
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Tea party
Celebration
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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