Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes for Festive Joy
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Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes are a delightful fusion of tradition and festivity, perfect for holiday gifting and celebrations.
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 150 g Butter (Substitute with margarine for dairy-free)
- 150 g Light Brown Soft Sugar (Can substitute with dark brown sugar)
- 3 large Eggs (Use flax eggs for vegan option)
- 200 g Self-Raising Flour (All-purpose flour plus baking powder can be used)
- 1 tsp Ground Mixed Spice (Can substitute with a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg)
- 300 g Mixed Dried Fruit (Combination of raisins, sultanas, and currants)
- 50 ml Brandy or Orange Juice (Omit for non-alcoholic option)
- 100 g Icing Sugar (Add warm water to achieve desired consistency)
- Glacé Cherries (Decorative element)
- Icing Holly Leaves (Decorative element)
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare mini cake tins with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- Gradually sift in the self-raising flour and ground mixed spice, folding gently until just combined.
- Stir in the mixed dried fruit and your choice of brandy or orange juice until evenly mixed.
- Divide the batter among mini cake tins, filling each two-thirds full and smoothing the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool the mini cakes in tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, prepare icing and drizzle over cakes, decorating with glacé cherries and icing holly leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg