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Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Mini Cakes

Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Mini Cakes for Festive Joy

Delight in these Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Mini Cakes, a festive treat that caters to vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free diets, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 mini cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup quinoa flour Amaranth or buckwheat flour can be used for variations.
  • 1 cup brown rice flour No substitutes recommended.
  • 1/2 cup aquafaba Acts as a plant-based egg alternative.
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup Agave syrup is a great alternative if desired.
For the Cranberry Chia Jam
  • 1 cup cranberry chia jam Use cranberry puree for a softer texture if preferred.
For Serving
  • 1 cup vegan cream or ice cream Optional toppings to enhance flavors.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" square pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa flour, brown rice flour, and any other dry ingredients. Whisk until evenly blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk aquafaba until frothy (about 3-5 minutes). Add maple syrup and combine thoroughly before pouring into dry ingredients. Mix gently until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
  4. Once cooled, remove from the pan and cut out 2" rounds with a cookie cutter. Sandwich two rounds with a layer of cranberry chia jam.
  5. Prepare a vegan chocolate ganache by melting dairy-free chocolate with a splash of plant-based milk. Let cool slightly and pour over the mini cakes. Add fresh cranberries on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Whip aquafaba well for airy texture. Allow cooling before cutting to prevent crumbling. Experiment with flour variations for texture and flavor.

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