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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Home Baking ยป Home Baking Cakes and Biscuits

    Cherry Bakewell Muffins

    Published: Jul 29, 2014 ยท Updated: Nov 27, 2022 by Neil 8 Comments

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    A plate of three cherry bakewell muffins with the rest of the baked muffins on a wire baking rack in the background. Pin title text overlay at top.
    These cherry bakewell muffins are simply fabulous! With a light fluffy texture, a delicious icing topping and a sweet cherry to top, they're my take on the classic bakewell tart. If you love those, try these, plus they wonโ€™t affect your waistline as much being only 200 calories each! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #cherry #bakewell #muffins

    These cherry bakewell muffins are simply fabulous! With a light fluffy texture, a delicious icing topping and a sweet cherry to top, they're my take on the classic bakewell tart. 

    Cherry bakewell muffins on a wire baking rack.

    If you love the classic bakewell tart almond flavours then you'll love these cherry bakewell muffins.

    These bakewell muffins have a delicious almond tasting moist centre with chopped cherries and are topped with a sweet icing layer and a glace cherry.

    They're great for so many occasions. For more home baking recipes, check out the list below!

    Plus they won’t affect your waistline quite as much being only 200 calories each!

    But just how exactly did the idea for these cherry bakewell muffins come about?

    Well, I was raking through my kitchen ingredients cupboard a couple of weeks ago and I came across a little plastic container of glace cherries.

    Now for the life of me I just could not remember what I bought these in for!

    After much thinking, I began to imagine some kind of bakewell tart recipe, but perhaps done as a muffin instead of the classic recipe.

    I also had some ground almonds that I bought more recently in order to re-do an older curry recipe’s picture, the Lamb Rogan Josh one, and so I though, why not cherry bakewell muffins?

    You could also call these cherry bakewell cupcakes. Either way, I think you'll find them absolutely delicious!

    A plate of threee cherry bakewell muffins with one muffin cut in half. The rest of the muffins on a wire baking rack in the background.

    To make these I was able to change some of my skinny coconut and vanilla muffins recipe ingredients.

    So it didn’t involve too much in the way of kitchen experimentation as I had other dishes I wanted to try out.

    I made these on Saturday morning, and they were still quite soft for eating yesterday (Monday) kept in a cake tin.

    If you are reading this and you get a chance to actually let me know how long they lasted for you, then I’ll adjust this recipe to that effect!

    Cakes don't tend to last long in our house. Thanks. 🙂

    A plate of three cherry bakwell muffins with a wire baking rack and the rest of the muffins on it in the background.
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    • How To Make Bakewell Muffins
    • Substitutions
    • Tips For The Best Cherry Bakewell Muffins
    • Equipment
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    Ingredients

    • Self-Raising Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Caster Sugar
    • Ground Almonds
    • Glacé Cherries
    • Eggs
    • Sunflower Oil
    • No Fat Plain Yogurt
    • Icing Sugar
    • Lemon Juice

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How To Make Bakewell Muffins

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this cherry bakewell muffin recipe:

    1. Preheat oven to 180C (Fan). Line cupcake / muffin tin with paper cases / muffin cases.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, sift the dry ingredients together and add the chopped glace cherries.
    3. In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together.
    4. Using a plastic spatula to gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture to make a batter.
    5. Spoon the mixture equally between the paper cases / muffin cases.
    6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the muffins have risen and are golden brown. (Oven times may vary). Check they are fully cooked inside by inserting a tooth pick into one and ensuring it comes out clean.
    7. Transfer the muffins onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
    8. Once cooled sift the icing sugar into a bowl and mix it with the lemon juice.
    9. Top each muffin with icing sugar and a glace cherry and allow the icing to set.

    Substitutions

    • Self-Raising Flour - substitute with plain flour and 2.5 teaspoon baking powder.
    • Baking Powder
    • Caster Sugar
    • Ground Almonds - to could grind up flaked almonds to make this.
    • Glacé Cherries
    • Eggs - to make vegan cherry bakewell muffins replace egg with vegan substitute.
    • Sunflower Oil
    • No Fat Plain Yogurt - to make vegan replace with dairy free alternative.
    • Icing Sugar
    • Lemon Juice

    Tips For The Best Cherry Bakewell Muffins

    • To make sure the muffins are as moist as possible do not miss out any of the wet egg mixture.
    • When mixing, use a platic spatula to gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Don't overdo the mixing.
    • When baking leave in the oven until risen and golden brown. Don't open the oven unless checking them (see instructions) to ensure they are cooked inside.
    • Allow to cool before topping with the icing or it will run.
    • Keep your cherry bakewell muffins in an airtight container and they should last for up to 3 days. 

    Equipment

    For These Bakewell Muffins You May Need….

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    Equipment

    • 12 hole muffin tin
    • Sieve
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Whisk
    • Wooden spoon
    • Wooden skewers
    • Wire baking rack

    This is the 12 hole muffin tin I use. 

    As you can see it's relatively inexpensive and it's perfect for all kinds of muffin recipes.

    It's made with heavy gauge carbon steel for long lasting performance and comes with a 25 year guarantee!

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    These cherry bakewell muffins are simply fabulous! With a light fluffy texture, a delicious icing topping and a sweet cherry to top, they're my take on the classic bakewell tart. If you love those, try these, plus they won’t affect your waistline as much being only 200 calories each!
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    5 from 2 votes

    📋 Cherry Bakewell Muffins Recipe

    Delightful little mini muffins based on the classic Bakewell tart recipe.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Home Baking
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • 12 hole muffin tin
    • Sieve
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Whisk
    • Wooden spoon
    • Wooden skewers
    • Wire baking rack

    Ingredients

    For the muffins:-

    • 200 g self-raising flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 75 g caster sugar
    • 40 g ground almonds
    • 90 g glace cherries chopped
    • 3 eggs
    • 50 ml sunflower oil
    • 2 tablespoon no fat yogurt

    For the topping:-

    • 100 g icing sugar
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 12 glace cherries for topping
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180C (Fan) and line a 12 hole cupcake / muffin tin with paper cases.
    • In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour and baking powder, then add the sugar, ground almonds and chopped glace cherries.
    • In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and yogurt together.
    • Using a plastic spatula gradually fold the wet egg mixture into the dry flour mixture to make a batter.
    • Spoon the mixture equally between the 12 paper cases.
    • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the muffins have risen and are golden brown. Check they are fully cooked inside by inserting a tooth pick into one and ensuring it comes out clean.
    • Transfer the muffins onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
    • Once cooled sift the icing sugar into a bowl and mix it with the lemon juice.
    • Top each muffin with approximately ½ tsp. icing and a glace cherry and allow the icing to set.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.1g | Protein: 4.3g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 46.8mg | Sodium: 80mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 16.8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Cherry Bakewell Muffins
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 200 Calories from Fat 62
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6.9g11%
    Saturated Fat 1.1g7%
    Cholesterol 46.8mg16%
    Sodium 80mg3%
    Carbohydrates 31.1g10%
    Fiber 1.2g5%
    Sugar 16.8g19%
    Protein 4.3g9%
    Vitamin A 100IU2%
    Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
    Calcium 80mg8%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. huntfortheverybest

      July 30, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      they are so cute and look yummy!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        July 30, 2014 at 2:46 pm

        Thank you! Lots more to come ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. trkingmomoe

      July 31, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      I like these. I have some cherries left over from holiday baking in need to use. I will try your muffins. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        August 01, 2014 at 7:48 am

        My pleasure Janet, if you have any feedback please feel free to post! Or even if you want to post your pictures of your muffins on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilshealthymeals that would be great! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Brian

      June 04, 2020 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      Hope to give these a go at the weekend Neil. I'll let you know what I think then. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Neil

        June 04, 2020 at 9:39 am

        Thanks Brian. Looking forward to hearing more from you! Have a good one! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Rosamund Sly

      November 03, 2023 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely muffins. I only needed 16mins for the cooking on 180 deg. Will certainly use this recipe again. I did add a teaspoon of almond essence as I love the almond taste. ROZ Sly UK

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 07, 2023 at 12:36 pm

        Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the muffins and found a way to make them even more delicious with the almond essence. Happy baking, and I hope you continue to enjoy the recipe! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿง

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