Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Mary Berry Mini special occasion Cakes Recipe! These charming individual fruitcakes are moist, flavorful, and perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. Crafted with a blend of mixed dried fruits and warm spices, each cake is easy to make, ensuring even novice bakers can enjoy the process. With a customizable icing finish and unique decorations, they are sure to add a touch of joy to any occasion. Serve them alongside your favorite tea, or present them beautifully wrapped for friends and family. Celebrate the season with these scrumptious mini cakes that embody the essence of special occasion !
Ingredients
- 175g softened butter
- 175g light brown 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
- 1โ2 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160ยฐC (320ยฐF) and line a muffin tray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one, mixing well.
- Gradually fold in flour and mixed spice until combined.
- Gently mix in dried fruit and juice; spoon mixture into muffin tray.
- Bake for 25โ30 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare icing by mixing icing sugar with warm water; decorate cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 64mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Feel free to swap out dried fruits based on your preference. Decorate with nuts or fondant for added flair.