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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 gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 100g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Edible gold stars or festive sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 6 mini cake tins or muffin pans.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
  7. Fold in the mixed dried fruit and chopped walnuts gently.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among prepared tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  10. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. Pour the ganache over each mini cake and top with edible gold stars or festive sprinkles if desired.
  12. Let the ganache set before serving.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, brush the cakes with a splash of brandy before adding the ganache.

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