Boston Bun Pink Icing
Transform your teatime experience with the nostalgic charm of a homemade Boston Bun topped with vibrant pink icing and a sprinkling of desiccated coconut. This classic Australian favorite combines the unexpected richness of mashed potato with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a uniquely moist and subtly sweet bun. Baked to perfection and finished with a playful pink glaze, this recipe is sure to delight in both flavor and presentation. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and simple steps, this Boston Bun is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Slice it up and pair it with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a treat that's as comforting as it is eye-catching. Keywords: Boston Bun recipe, pink icing dessert, classic Australian baking, homemade tea bun, coconut topping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 cup cooked mashed potato
- 0.75 cups milk
- 0.5 cups desiccated coconut
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 drops pink food coloring
- 0.25 cups extra desiccated coconut (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a round 9-inch baking tin with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Add the mashed potato and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until a smooth dough forms. Do not overmix.
Fold in the desiccated coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop the dough into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bun from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the tin before transferring it to a wire rack.
To prepare the pink icing, sift the powdered sugar into a bowl. Add the butter, hot water, and pink food coloring.
Mix the icing ingredients until a smooth, spreadable consistency is achieved. Add small amounts of extra hot water if needed.
Spread the pink icing evenly over the cooled bun with a knife or spatula.
Sprinkle the extra desiccated coconut over the top of the icing for decoration.
Slice and serve your Boston Bun with tea or coffee. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.2 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2751 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 559.1 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1709 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
