Mini Christmas Cakes
These mini Christmas cakes are sweet, tender treats filled with holiday cheer, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 175 g softened butter Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- 175 g light brown soft sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 175 g self-raising flour
- 2 tsp ground mixed spice You can adjust spices according to preference.
- 115 g mixed dried fruit Feel free to adjust the mix based on your family's favorites.
- 2 tbsp brandy or orange juice Use orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.
For the Icing
- 115 g icing sugar If unavailable, blend granulated sugar into a fine powder.
- 1-2 tbsp warm water Add to reach desired consistency.
- glacé cherries For decoration.
- icing holly leaves For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 160°C.
- Grease and line a 12-hole muffin tray.
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter and light brown sugar together until creamy.
- Add in the eggs, self-raising flour, and mixed spice, mixing until combined.
Baking
- Gently fold in the mixed dried fruit and brandy or orange juice until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin holes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Cooling and Decorating
- Let the cakes cool on a wire rack.
- For the icing, mix the icing sugar with warm water to create a thick paste.
- Once the cakes are cool, spoon the icing over the tops and decorate with a glacé cherry and icing holly leaves.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze individually wrapped in cling film for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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