Jubilee Olive oil cupcakes

You would never have thought that you can makes Olive oil cupcakes this Jubilee weekend, did you? Well yes it is a thing especially in Greece where we cook everything with olive oil, even desserts! Here is a fab olive oil cupcake recipe for a healthier option by ditching the butter!
Jubilee Olive oil cupcakes, GAEA Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-raising flour
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2/3 cup GAEA Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence or bean paste
  • Sprinkles, to decorate

Time Needed

  • 45 mins

Servings

  • 12

Method

  • Place flour and caster sugar in a bowl and whisk to combine. Making a well in the centre.
  • Add the milk, the GAEA Kalamata Extra virgin olive oil, eggs and vanilla to the flour mixture and stir gently to combine.
  • Grease a 12 x 1/3-cup capacity muffin tin. Or, line holes with paper cupcake cases.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C or 180°C fan for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Leave in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
  • In the meantime sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Add food colouring and water and stir until smooth and well combined. Spoon icing over cupcakes or decorate using a pipping bag and sprinkle with the sprinkles.

Tip

  • Add a small amount of colouring with a tooth pick until you achieve the desirable colour.

PRODUCT USED

GAEA Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml
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GAEA Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

£14.00 GBP

GAEA Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

£14.00 GBP