AUSTRALIA | Woolworths has been serving up its Hot Cross Bun range from Boxing Day.
This year’s lineup will be led by the brand-new, deliciously indulgent Mudcake Hot Cross Bun, a fusion of two customer favourites, hitting stores in January 2026.
The new Mudcake flavour will join an already iconic bench of returning award-winners, including the fan-favourite Cinnabon Hot Cross Bun, which is back after its hugely popular debut earlier this year and secured the prestigious title of Product of the Year.
To round out the season's sweet surprises, customers can get ready for a final drop at the end of January with the new limited-edition Woolworths Hot Cross Buns filled with Caramel, inspired by Caramello.
This year’s range will include:
- Mudcake Hot Cross Buns - Inspired by the iconic Woolworths Mudcake with a delicious chocolate filling
- Cinnabon Hot Cross Buns - Returning after a hugely successful debut, these cinnamon-infused buns are filled with cream cheese-style filling
- Caramelised Biscuit Hot Cross Buns - Made with delicious caramelised biscuit spread
- Woolworths Hot Cross Buns filled with Caramel, inspired by Caramello - Chocolate buns with a gooey caramel filling and Cadbury milk chocolate chips
“Hot Cross Bun season is all about fun and innovation, and our team enjoys bringing these exciting, limited-edition flavours to our customers each year,” said Donald Keith, Woolworths Hot Cross Bun Expert and Bakery Merchandise Manager.
“With proven fan favourites like Cinnabon and Caramelised Biscuit back on the shelves, we knew we had to add another iconic flavour to the mix. The Mudcake Hot Cross Buns are a rich, chocolatey treat that is the perfect example of taking a customer favourite and turning it into a seasonal smash.
He added that while the Woolworths team loved the trending flavours, they were also proud that the award-winning Traditional Fruit Buns remain the most popular pick throughout the season, alongside the Gluten Free and Fruit Free range.
