Delightful Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache
Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 200 g mixed dried fruit
- 100 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 200 g dark chocolate for ganache
- 100 ml heavy cream for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line mini cake pans with parchment.
- Combine dried fruits with a tablespoon of flour and set aside.
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and spices, then fold into the butter mixture.
- Gently fold in the floured dried fruits.
- Spoon the batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- To make ganache, heat cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped chocolate.
- Let the ganache sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread the ganache over the cooled mini cakes.