Fruit volcanoes: a science project you can bake

  • By Reshma Seetharam
  • Friday, March 2, 2012 1:13pm
  • Life

What you need: Makes about 12 little bundt cakes or cupcakes

1 and 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp baking powder

2 eggs

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

Pinch of salt

For the decoration:

1 cup confectioners sugar

1-2 Tbsp milk

1 cup fresh strawberries cut into strips

1 cup fresh oranges cut into strips

Gently melt the butter on low heat. When it’s all liquid, set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together, set aside.

In a medium bowl, add the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, adding in melted butter at regular intervals.

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Gently add the sifted flour into the egg mixture until incorporated. Add in the milk and stir in with a spatula. Pour them into greased and flour dusted cupcake or mini-bundt pans.

Bake them for about 12-15 minutes in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F. Use a skewer or toothpick, and insert it into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, take them out and cool completely.

In a cup, add in the confectioners sugar and milk, and stir it well to get rid of any lumps. Turn the bundt cakes over, stuff a few fruit strips into the middle, and pour a spoon of sugar glaze around.

Let them sit for a few minutes before they are served. Enjoy!

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