Mini Christmas Cakes

Mini Christmas cakes are a traditional festive treat enjoyed during the holiday season, especially in European countries like the UK and Germany. They are often decorated with icing and festive designs, making them a visually appealing dessert for Christmas celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mini Christmas Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Candied cherries, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or almonds)
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a mini cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Fold in the candied cherries, raisins, and chopped nuts.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini cake pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the mini Christmas cakes with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.