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Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache

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Delight in these festive mini Christmas cakes topped with rich, velvety ganache—perfect for holiday celebrations and sharing joy in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, candied orange peel)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the ganache:
    100g dark chocolate, chopped
    1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini cake pan or line with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternating with milk, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mixed dried fruit and chopped walnuts.
  7. Distribute batter evenly into the prepared mini cake pan.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. While cakes cool, prepare the ganache: heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour over chopped dark chocolate.
  10. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. Once cakes are completely cool, spread or drizzle ganache over each mini cake.
  12. Allow ganache to set before serving, optionally garnishing with additional nuts or festive sprinkles.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, garnish the ganache with edible gold dust or small holly sprigs. These mini cakes also pair wonderfully with a cup of spiced mulled wine or hot cocoa.

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