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Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes Dessert

Deliciously Festive Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes Dessert

Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes Dessert brings joy during the festive season with their rich blend of dried fruits and adaptability for all diets.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 100 g Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 100 g Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten Use flax eggs for a vegan version
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour Swap for a gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 tsp Ground Mixed Spice Can be replaced with pumpkin pie spice
  • 200 g Mixed Dried Fruit Try using cranberries or apricots for variety
  • 2 tbsp Brandy or Orange Juice For a non-alcoholic option, use orange juice or apple cider
  • 200 g Icing Sugar Optional for icing, adjust consistency with warm water

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare miniature cake tins by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 100g of softened butter and 100g of light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add 2 beaten eggs into the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift in 200g of self-raising flour and 1 teaspoon of ground mixed spice, folding gently into the wet mixture.
  5. Stir in 200g of mixed dried fruit and 2 tablespoons of brandy or orange juice until evenly distributed.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared miniature tins, filling each about three-quarters full and smoothing the tops.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If adding icing, mix 200g of icing sugar with warm water to achieve desired consistency and drizzle over cooled cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing when incorporating dry ingredients.

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