Mini Christmas Cakes Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Bite-sized Christmas cakes with dried fruit and marzipan, bursting with holiday flavors and warm spices.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Fruit and Sweeteners

01 - 1 cup mixed dried fruit

02 - 1/2 cup brown sugar

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter

04 - 1/2 cup icing sugar

→ Baking and Spices

05 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Other

08 - 2 large eggs

09 - 3.5 oz marzipan

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and prepare mini cake tins.

02 - In a saucepan, gently melt the unsalted butter with the brown sugar, stirring until smooth.

03 - Remove the pan from heat and mix in the dried fruit until fully coated.

04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next.

05 - Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.

06 - Divide the batter evenly into mini cake tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

07 - Allow cakes to cool completely before decorating with slices of marzipan and a dusting of icing sugar.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Store cakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Can be prepared up to one week in advance. Customize with preferred dried fruits or nuts.

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