DAIRY AND NUT FREE CUPCAKE

Ingredients

ȩ ½ cup maple syrup ȩ ½ cup melted unsalted butter ȩ 1 tbsp vanilla ȩ 1 ripe banana pureed (approx. 1 cup) ȩ 2 cups of apple puree (1 tin of apple pie slice pureed) ȩ 1 tbsp cinnamon

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180°C degrees.

2. Line the cupcake tray with cupcake cases.

ȩ 2-3 cups of plain flour ȩ 2 tsp baking powder ȩ 1 tsp of icing sugar to decorate the cupcake. ȩ Small sifter

3. In a small bowl mix flour and baking powder together.

4. In a medium bowl add syrup, melted butter, mashed banana, pureed apple, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix using a whisker until well combined.

5. Gradually add flour to the apple and banana mixture, using a spatula until combined.

6. Scoop the mixture into the lined cupcake tray, filling it half way.

7. Lower the oven temperature to 150°C.

8. Place the tray in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes or until golden then remove from oven.

9. When completely cooled, transfer to a serving dish and lightly dust with icing