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Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache

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Delight in these festive mini Christmas cakes topped with rich, smooth ganache—a perfect seasonal treat that combines spiced fruitcake flavors with decadent chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped glace cherries)
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 100g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Soak mixed dried fruits in brandy for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line mini cake tins or a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  3. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Stir in the soaked fruits along with any remaining brandy and nuts if using.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini cake tins.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool completely.
  10. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just about to simmer, then pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
  11. Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth, then stir in the butter for extra sheen.
  12. Dip the cooled mini cakes into the ganache or spoon the ganache over the tops, allowing it to set before serving.

Notes

For extra festive flair, decorate the ganache tops with edible gold stars or chopped pistachios.

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