Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these charming mini fruitcakes are not only moist and flavorful but also incredibly easy to make. With a mix of spices and dried fruits, they capture the essence of the season in every bite. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to share or a cozy dessert to enjoy by the fire, these cakes are sure to bring joy to your celebrations. Plus, they make wonderful homemade gifts for loved ones!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 175g softened butter
- 175g light brown soft sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 175g self-raising flour
- 2 tsp ground mixed spice
- 115g mixed dried fruit
- 2 tbsp apple juice or orange juice
- 115g icing sugar
- 1–2 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to the appropriate temperature and grease a 12-hole muffin tray.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by self-raising flour and mixed spice.
- Gently fold in mixed dried fruit and apple/orange juice.
- Spoon batter into muffin holes until three-quarters full. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before icing with a mixture of icing sugar and warm water. Top with glacé cherries and icing holly leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg