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Perfect Mini Christmas Cakes

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Delightful mini Christmas cakes filled with warm spices and dried fruits, perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (150g) raisins
  • 1 cup (150g) dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup (75g) chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed is best!)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Mini fondant snowflakes or holly leaves (optional)
  • Edible glitter for extra sparkle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your muffin tin or mini cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the raisins, cranberries, and apricots. Pour orange juice over the dried fruit and let it soak for 15 minutes to plump up the fruit.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until a smooth batter forms.
  7. Fold in the soaked fruit mixture and any remaining orange juice.
  8. Spoon the batter evenly into your prepared muffin tin or mini cake pans, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Decorate with powdered sugar, fondant decals, or edible glitter as desired.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cakes.’, ‘Let the dried fruit soak fully in orange juice for maximum flavor and moisture.’, ‘Use a toothpick or cake tester to ensure the centers are fully baked.’, ‘Wait until the cakes are completely cool before decorating to avoid melted toppings.’, ‘You can make the batter a day ahead and store it in the fridge for easy baking.’]

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Keywords: Christmas cakes, mini cakes, holiday baking, spiced cakes, dried fruit cakes

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