Studded with colorful dried fruits and nuts, and elegantly arranged to resemble a wreath, these cupcakes are centerpiece delicious as they are visually stunning. With its festive flavors and eye-catching presentation, this fruitcake cupcake wreath is sure to spread holiday cheer.

Quick Info

⏱️ 513 min • 🍽️ 24 servings • ⭐ 82%

Nutrition

227 cal • 2g protein • 36g carbs • 8g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Desserts] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Cuisine] • [European]

Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice
• ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
• ½ cup golden raisins, chopped
• ¼ cup dried cherries, chopped
• ½ cup raisins, chopped
• ¼ cup dried figs, chopped
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions Preview

1. Make the fruit: In a small pot, warm the o…
2. Add the dried apricots, golden raisins, dr…
3. Transfer the fruit and their cooking liqui…

…and 12 more steps

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Recipe by: Frank Tiu • From: Tasty