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Delightful Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes for the Holidays

Mary Berry Mini Christmas Cakes​ made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g mixed dried fruit
  • 50 g glacé cherries halved
  • 100 g unsalted butter softened
  • 100 g dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 150 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice powder
  • 50 g mixed nuts chopped
  • 2 tbsp brandy or orange juice
  • Marzipan and icing for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cases.
  3. In a bowl, mix the dried fruits and glacé cherries with a tablespoon of flour.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Sift in the self-raising flour and mixed spice powder, folding gently to combine.
  7. Carefully fold in the nuts, floured fruit mixture, and brandy or juice.
  8. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Once cool, decorate with marzipan and icing as desired.