Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare your miniature cake tins.
- Cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the beaten eggs, mixing until well incorporated.
- Sift in self-raising flour and ground mixed spice, folding gently to combine.
- Stir in mixed dried fruit and brandy or orange juice until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into prepared cake tins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For icing, mix icing sugar with warm water until desired consistency is achieved, then decorate.
Nutrition
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don't overmix the batter for light cakes. Experiment with different dried fruits for varied flavors.