18+ Recipe For Miniature Christmas Cakes Experience Culinary Bliss Now!

Ingredients You'll Need

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup eggnog

Fruit Mixture:

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped candied cherries
• 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
• 1/4 cup chopped candied lemon peel
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it with butter or spraying it with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. In a separate larger bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
5. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and eggnog, alternating between the two until everything is well incorporated.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the raisins, dried cranberries, candied cherries, candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, and walnuts.
7. Gently fold the fruit mixture into the cake batter.
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove them and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
11. Optional: Drizzle with a glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
12. Enjoy your delicious and festive miniature Christmas cakes!

Now that you have the recipe for these delightful miniature Christmas cakes, you can get creative with your decorations and toppings. Consider adding a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, or even adding a touch of rum or brandy to the batter for an extra kick of holiday flavor. These mini cakes also make great gifts for friends and family, so don't be afraid to share the holiday cheer. Happy baking!

<h2>Ingredients You'll Need</h2>
<h3>Dry Ingredients:</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>1 cup</b> all-purpose flour</li>
<li><b>1 teaspoon</b> baking powder</li>
<li><b>1/2 teaspoon</b> baking soda</li>
<li><b>1/2 teaspoon</b> ground cinnamon</li>
<li><b>1/4 teaspoon</b> ground nutmeg</li>
<li><b>1/4 teaspoon</b> ground ginger</li>
<li><b>1/4 teaspoon</b> salt</li>
</ul>
<h3>Wet Ingredients:</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>1/2 cup</b> unsalted butter, softened</li>
<li><b>1/2 cup</b> granulated sugar</li>
<li><b>1/4 cup</b> brown sugar</li>
<li><b>1</b> large egg</li>
<li><b>1/2 teaspoon</b> vanilla extract</li>
<li><b>1/2 cup</b> eggnog</li>
</ul>
<h3>Fruit Mixture:</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>1/2 cup</b> raisins</li>
<li><b>1/2 cup</b> dried cranberries</li>
<li><b>1/4 cup</b> chopped candied cherries</li>
<li><b>1/4 cup</b> chopped candied orange peel</li>
<li><b>1/4 cup</b> chopped candied lemon peel</li>
<li><b>1/4 cup</b> chopped walnuts</li>
</ul>

<h2>Instructions</h2>
<ol>
<li>Preheat your oven to <b>350°F</b> and prepare a <b>mini muffin tin</b> by greasing it with butter or spraying it with cooking spray.</li>
<li>In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: <b>flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt</b>.</li>
<li>In a separate larger bowl, cream together the <b>butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar</b> until light and fluffy.</li>
<li>Add in the <b>egg and vanilla extract</b> and mix until well combined.</li>
<li>Slowly add in the dry ingredients and <b>eggnog</b>, alternating between the two until everything is well incorporated.</li>
<li>In a small bowl, mix together the <b>raisins, dried cranberries, candied cherries, candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, and walnuts</b>.</li>
<li>Gently fold the fruit mixture into the cake batter.</li>
<li>Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about <b>3/4 full</b>.</li>
<li>Bake for <b>12-15 minutes</b>, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.</li>
<li>Let the cakes cool in the tin for <b>5 minutes</b>, then remove them and let them cool completely on a wire rack.</li>
<li>Optional: <b>Drizzle with a glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar</b> for an extra touch of sweetness.</li>
<li>Enjoy your delicious and festive miniature Christmas cakes!</li>
</ol>

<p>
Now that you have the recipe for these delightful miniature Christmas cakes, you can get creative with your decorations and toppings. Consider adding a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, or even adding a touch of rum or brandy to the batter for an extra kick of holiday flavor. These mini cakes also make great gifts for friends and family, so don't be afraid to share the holiday cheer. Happy baking!
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