TAKE A BREAK
CELTIC YULE CUPCAKES
Ingredients
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• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Orange zest, to taste
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 1/3 cups raisins
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
THE LITTLE-KNOWN STORY OF THE HAYS CODE
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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2. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, vanilla, orange zest, and sugar. 3. Add the flour and baking powder, then fold in the milk and raisins.
4. Grease a cupcake tin before pouring the batter into it.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through. Let cool. 6. In a small bowl, blend the hot water and powdered sugar to create the icing.
7. Ice your cupcakes and serve!
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