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Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes

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Delightful mini Christmas cakes that are easy to make and perfect for holiday celebrations. Customizable and packed with festive flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 175 g Butter (softened)
  • 175 g Light Brown Soft Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs (beaten)
  • 175 g Self-Raising Flour
  • 2 tsp Ground Mixed Spice
  • 115 g Mixed Dried Fruit
  • 2 tbsp Brandy or Orange Juice
  • 115 g Icing Sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp Warm Water
  • Glacé Cherries (for decoration)
  • Icing Holly Leaves (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Line a mini cake tin or small cupcake tins with baking paper.
  3. Cream together the butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Sift together the self-raising flour and ground mixed spice in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully.
  7. Gently fold in the mixed dried fruit and brandy or orange juice.
  8. Spoon the cake batter into the lined tins, filling them three-quarters full.
  9. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the tins for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Mix icing sugar with warm water until smooth and spread on top of each cooled cake.
  12. Decorate with glacé cherries and icing holly leaves.

Notes

For best flavor, enjoy within a week. These cakes can also be wrapped and frozen for longer storage.

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