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Mary Berry’s Mini Christmas Cakes

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Delightful mini cakes perfect for sharing during the holiday season, featuring rich flavors and festive spices.

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 mini cake tins or small cupcake tins with baking paper.
  3. Cream the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the beaten eggs to the mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Sift together self-raising flour and ground mixed spice, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mixed dried fruit and brandy or orange juice.
  7. Spoon the batter into the lined tins, filling them about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Mix icing sugar with warm water until smooth, then ice the cooled cakes.
  11. Decorate with glacé cherries and icing holly leaves.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and be gentle when folding the batter.

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