Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Festive Mini Christmas Cakes with Ganache. Each bite offers a delightful fusion of spiced cake and rich chocolate ganache, creating a sensory treat that’s perfect for festive gatherings. Easy to make and beautiful to present, these mini cakes are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing or lining it with paper cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar mixture until light and airy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time and then stir in milk until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before glazing.
- For the ganache, heat dark chocolate and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cooled cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (45g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg