Best 2 Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes Recipes
Indulge in the festive spirit with our collection of miniature Christmas fruitcakes, the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones during the holiday season. These bite-sized delights are bursting with seasonal flavors, combining dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Each recipe offers a unique twist, from the classic Traditional Miniature Christmas Fruitcake to the luxurious Brandy-Soaked Miniature Christmas Fruitcake. With variations such as the gluten-free version, the vegan-friendly option, and even a Boozy Eggnog Miniature Christmas Fruitcake, there's a perfect fruitcake for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to bake up a storm and fill your home with the irresistible aroma of Christmas cheer.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MINIATURE CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKES
I've found that people who normally won't eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans for baking creates fun, single-serving cakes. -Libby Over, Phillipsburg, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine molasses and water; add raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in candied fruit and vanilla. Cool., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 eggs at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add fruit mixture, mixing well. Fold in nuts., Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups almost full. Bake at 325° for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MINIATURE CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKES
My Grand mum was Irish Although she spent more years living in London with her English husband, my Grand Da, she didn't give up her Irish cooking or the telling of Irish Tales. She always made Barmbrack ( Irish fruit cake)for Halloween. But at Christmas time she would ship these lovely little fruitcakes to her grandchildren in...
Provided by Dee Tourville
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan, combine molasses, water and vanilla; add raisins and bring to a boil.
- 2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fruit; cool.
- 3. In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after adding each egg.
- 4. Stir together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- 5. Stir in fruit mixture; mixing well. Fold in the nuts.
- 6. Spoon into paper lined miniature muffin cups, filling almost to the top.
- 7. Bake at 325 for 22-24 minutes or until cake test shows it is done.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your fruitcakes will be. Use fresh, ripe fruit, and good-quality nuts and spices.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your fruitcakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Line your baking pans: To prevent the fruitcakes from sticking to the pans, line the pans with parchment paper or lightly grease them with butter or cooking spray.
- Bake the fruitcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: The baking time will vary depending on the size of your fruitcakes, so keep an eye on them and adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Let the fruitcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Store the fruitcakes in an airtight container in a cool, dry place: The fruitcakes will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or up to 3 months in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
These miniature Christmas fruitcakes are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can create a beautiful and delicious gift that your friends and family will love.
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