Introducing the delectable mini honey fruitcakes, a burst of sweetness and a touch of elegance for any occasion. These bite-sized treats are not only a perfect addition to your holiday baking, but also a wonderful gift for your loved ones. With their moist and flavorful texture, infused with the warmth of honey, these mini cakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect mini honey fruitcakes, sharing tips and tricks for achieving a moist, flavorful, and beautifully decorated baked good that will leave a lasting impression.
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MINI FRUITCAKES
Fruitcake always looked so festive to me but I did not like the hard citron fruit so I came up with my own recipe using dried fruits and nuts. I place these in Christmas themed petit fours paper cups and give them to neighbors and friends along with the many other cookies and candies I bake. These keep well in the freezer in an airtight container. Just thaw to room temperature and they taste fresh baked and moist. -Lisa McDermith, Highland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2.5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat over to 350°. In a small saucepan, heat sherry, sugar and margarine until sugar is dissolved. Cool. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat egg and vanilla; stir into cooled sherry mixture until thoroughly combined. Add sherry mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., In a large bowl, toss fruits and nuts to combine. Stir in batter. Fill 30 greased mini muffin cups with 1 tablespoon of mixture. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pan 3-4 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MINI HONEY FRUITCAKES
Fruitcakes are the quintessential holiday treat. Individual cakes are ideal for a buffet-style party.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in honey and jam, and then eggs. Add flour mixture, and beat, alternating with ricotta. Beat in nuts and dried fruit.
- Press a square of parchment into each cup of a standard muffin tin to create a liner (you can also use baking cups). Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer tin to a wire rack. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the honey glaze: Bring honey to a boil in a saucepan, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and salt.
- Brush fruitcakes with glaze, and garnish with dried fruit. Brush again with glaze. Remove from pans. Let cool. Serve fruitcakes with Mixed Citrus Sauce.
WHITE FRUIT CAKE
My mother has been making this fruit cake at Christmas time for as long as I can remember. My whole family loves it. I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this recipe has converted even the most reluctant.
Provided by Brenda
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 10h35m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron; soak in orange juice overnight.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place a small pan of water in the oven. Line one 5x9 inch loaf pan and two 3x8 inch loaf pans with parchment or doubled waxed paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in fruit, juice, and pecans. Mix in sifted flour.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks. Fold into batter. Fill pans 2/3 full.
- Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until golden brown, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 102.4 mg, Sugar 30.5 g
MINIATURE FRUITCAKES
"I've been using this recipe for 40 years," reports Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana. "The cakes make cute gifts."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine egg yolks and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Fill greased and floured muffin cups two-thirds full. Cover muffin tin tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. , Bake at 275° for 1 hour. Uncover; top with cherries. Bake 5 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of each cup; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FRUITCAKE
Every year, my friends offer to buy the ingredients if I'll make these. I use the mini-pans, and usually have to make at least two batches.
Provided by CCLady
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 mini cakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine fruit, raisins and pecans in a bowl.
- Stir in 1 cup flour.
- Cream butter, sugar, spices and eggs until light.
- Combine remaining flour, salt and baking powder.
- Combine honey, vanilla, almond extract and brandy; blend well.
- Alternately add flour mixture and honey mixture to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in fruit-nut mixture.
- Spoon into pans-batter should be too stiff to pour.
- Bake at 250º for two hours, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- While still hot, spoon 2 tablespoons of brandy over each cake.
- When cool, cover with foil; let stand in cool place for at least two weeks; every 3 days pour one tablespoon brandy over each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2173.9, Fat 91.2, SaturatedFat 34.3, Cholesterol 333.5, Sodium 812.9, Carbohydrate 323.4, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 253.4, Protein 20.7
LITTLE BUTTERMILK CHEESECAKES WITH HONEY ROAST SUMMER FRUITS
These pretty miniature baked cheesecakes are so easy to make and serve. Adjust the toppings throughout the year, using whatever fruits are in season
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 9
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2 and line nine holes of a muffin tin with muffin cases. Put the biscuits in a food bag and crush to fine crumbs using a rolling pin or use a food processor, then mix with the butter. Spoon into the muffin holes and use the back of a spoon to press the biscuits into a compact layer.
- Whisk the cream cheese, buttermilk, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a jug. Pour onto the biscuit bases, filling them right to the top. Bake for 20 mins, then turn the oven off and leave the cheesecakes inside for 2 hrs, or until the oven is completely cool. Once cool, chill for at least 3 hrs, or overnight if you can.
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the stone fruit, honey, wine and vanilla in a roasting tin and cook for 15 mins, until the fruit starts to soften and caramelise in places. Add the berries to the tin and cook for another 2-3 mins until they look shiny and juicy. Leave to cool. When you're ready to serve, place the cheesecakes on a platter or individual plates, then top each one with a spoonful of jam and some of the fruits, drizzling over any juice from the tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your fruitcakes are moist and flavorful.
- Chop the fruit into small pieces. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Soak the fruit in alcohol. This will plump them up and add extra flavor to the fruitcakes.
- Use a good quality honey. This will give your fruitcakes a rich, sweet flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the fruitcakes tough.
- Bake the fruitcakes at a low temperature. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Let the fruitcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious mini honey fruitcakes at home. These fruitcakes are perfect for holiday gifts or for enjoying as a special treat. So next time you're looking for a unique and festive dessert, give these mini honey fruitcakes a try!
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