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Mini Christmas Drip Cakes with Chocolate Ganache

Mini Christmas Drip Cakes with Chocolate Ganache for Festive Joy

Delightful Mini Christmas Drip Cakes with Chocolate Ganache bring festive joy to any gathering, combining fluffy sponge cakes with rich ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened for mixing
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten until pale
  • 1/2 cup Milk Whole milk recommended
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Check for freshness
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can replace with coconut cream
  • 8 oz Dark chocolate Use high-quality chocolate
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For sweetening and stabilization
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Festive toppings (fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs, gold sugar pearls) Personalize your cakes!

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Mini cake pans
  • saucepan
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare mini cake pans.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add vanilla.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; mix into wet ingredients alternately with milk.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make whipped cream by whipping heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
  9. Assemble cakes by drizzling ganache over cooled cakes and piping whipped cream on top.
  10. Add festive toppings like cranberries and rosemary for decoration.
  11. Serve with warm drinks and enjoy your delicious creations!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before decorating to maintain texture. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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