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Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes​ Recipe

Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes Recipe for Festive Joy

Delightful Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes​ Recipe filled with rich fruit and warming spices, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 125 g Butter or margarine for dairy-free option
  • 100 g Light Brown Soft Sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan option
  • 150 g Self-Raising Flour or all-purpose flour plus baking powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Mixed Spice or pumpkin spice
  • 200 g Mixed Dried Fruit or any other dried fruit mix you love
  • 50 ml Brandy or Orange Juice or apple juice as a non-alcoholic alternative
For Icing
  • 200 g Icing Sugar or powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Warm Water

Equipment

  • mini cake tins
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and grease mini cake tins.
  2. Cream butter and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined.
  4. Sift in self-raising flour and ground mixed spice, folding gently.
  5. Fold in mixed dried fruit and your choice of liquid (brandy/orange juice).
  6. Pour batter into greased tins, filling them two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in tins for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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