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Mini Christmas Drip Cakes with Chocolate Ganache Delight

Celebrate the holidays with Mini Christmas Drip Cakes featuring rich Chocolate Ganache, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract preferred.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 8 oz Dark chocolate Or milk chocolate for a sweeter option.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • piping bag
  • Cake Pans
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease mini cake pans or muffin tins.
  2. Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients alternating with milk.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 15–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Make the whipped cream by beating heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  7. Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth to make ganache.
  8. Assemble the cakes by drizzling ganache over cooled cakes and piping whipped cream on top.
  9. Add festive toppings like sprinkles or candied fruits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cakes to cool completely before adding ganache to maintain the drip effect. Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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