GOD SAVE THE CAKE

MINI CHRISTMAS CAKES

 

Preparation time : 20 mins
Cooking time : 20-25 mins

INGREDIENTS :

• 175 g butter
• 145 g brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 175 g self-raising flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground mixed spice
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• The zest of an orange
• 150g mixed dried fruit
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 115 g icing sugar
• 1-2 tbsp hot water
• 12 glace cherries
• Holly leaves to decorate


METHOD :

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a muffin tray.
2. Place the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder and mixed spice in a large bowl

and mix until pale and creamy ( 3-4 mins ).

3. Fold in the dried mixed fruit ,the zest of an orange, and orange juice.
4. Put the mixture into the muffin tray. Bake for 20-25 mins until risen and golden.

5. Leave in the tray for 3-4 mins then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

6. Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in enough of the warm water to make a smooth and
thick icing.
7. Put the icing on the top of the cakes, letting it slowly drizzle down the sides.
8. Top each cake with a glace cherry and a couple of holly leaves.

 

 Enjoy with a cup of tea ; )