26 December 2025: Woolworths is 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 securing 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®.
Donald Keith, Woolworths Hot Cross Bun Expert and Bakery Merchandise Manager, said: “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.
“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 are the perfect example of taking a customer favourite and turning it into a seasonal smash.
“While we love the trending flavours, we are also proud that our award-winning Traditional Fruit Buns remain the most popular pick throughout the season, alongside our Gluten Free and Fruit Free range, ensuring we genuinely have something delicious for every single customer.”
This year’s range will include:
Limited edition:
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Mudcake Hot Cross Buns – Inspired by the iconic Woolworths Mudcake with a delicious chocolate filling (arriving 7 January 2026)
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Cinnabon Hot Cross Buns – Returning after a hugely successful debut, these cinnamon infused buns are filled with cream-cheese style filling (arriving 26 December 2025) – $5.50
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Caramelised Biscuit Hot Cross Buns – Made with delicious caramelised biscuit spread (arriving 26 December 2025) – $5.50
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Woolworths Hot Cross Buns filled with Caramel, inspired by Caramello® – Chocolate buns with a gooey caramel filling and Cadbury milk chocolate chips (arriving 28 January 2026)
Here for the whole season:
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Woolworths Traditional Hot Cross Buns – available in a range of sizes (6 pack $4.50)
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Woolworths Hot Cross Buns made with Cadbury® milk chocolate chips – 6 pack ($4.50)
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Woolworths Fruitless Hot Cross Buns – 6 pack ($4.50)
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Woolworths Brioche Fruit Hot Cross Bun – 4 pack ($4)
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Woolworths Hot Cross Brioche Buns made with Cadbury® milk chocolate chips – 4 pack $4)
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Woolworths Hot Cross Buns made with Cadbury® Caramilk® chips – 4 pack ($5.50)
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Woolworths Indulgent Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns – 4 pack ($4.50)
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Woolworths Free From Gluten Traditional Fruit Hot Cross Buns – 4 pack ($4.50)
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Woolworths Free From Gluten Chocolate Hot Cross Buns – 4 pack ($5.50)
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Woolworths Free From Gluten Apple Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns – 4 pack ($5.50)
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