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Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache

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These Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache are moist, flavorful treats topped with rich chocolate ganache, perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped candied peel)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • For the Ganache:
    1/2 cup heavy cream
    4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • Optional: Festive sprinkles or edible gold dust for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts evenly into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tins.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven and allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
  11. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  12. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  13. Dip the tops of the cooled mini cakes into the ganache or spread it over with a spoon.
  14. Decorate with festive sprinkles or edible gold dust as desired.
  15. Allow ganache to set before serving.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, add a splash of brandy or rum to the batter before baking, or decorate the cakes with tiny edible holly leaves made from fondant.

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