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Chocolate Ganache & Festive Toppings

Chocolate Ganache & Festive Toppings for Holiday Delights

Delight in these Mini Christmas Drip Cakes featuring chocolate ganache and festive toppings, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
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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 be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 tsp salt use fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened) plant-based alternative for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar brown sugar offers deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract can use almond extract
  • 1/2 cup milk use whole or non-dairy alternative
For the Ganache and Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 8 oz dark chocolate milk chocolate for sweetness
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar adjust for sweetness
For the Festive Toppings
  • 1/2 cup cranberries dried for easier handling
  • 3 count cinnamon sticks mini sticks for cuter presentations
  • 2 sprigs rosemary try lemon rosemary for a twist
  • 1/4 cup gold sugar pearls optional for holiday sparkle

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • mini cake pans
  • Piping bag
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare mini cake pans.
  2. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; alternate adding with milk.
  5. Divide batter into cake pans and bake for 15-20 minutes until done.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  8. Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
  9. Decorate cooled cakes by pouring ganache over and piping whipped cream on top.
  10. Garnish with cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, and gold sugar pearls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure accurate measurements for best results. Allow cakes to cool completely before decorating.

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