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Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes

Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes for Cozy Holiday Treats

These Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes are a delightful grain-free vegan treat perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Ground Walnuts Feel free to substitute with pecans or almonds.
  • 1 cup Chestnut Flour For substitutions, try buckwheat, teff, or quinoa flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Use fresh spices for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Vegan Macadamia Mascarpone Frosting Vegan cream cheese or nut-based frosting works well as a substitute.
For Decoration
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Flakes Can be blended for finer texture if desired.
  • 0.5 cup Cranberry Chia Jam Both homemade and store-bought versions are good.

Equipment

  • Mini cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your mini cake pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground walnuts, chestnut flour, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Whisk thoroughly for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, mix your sweeteners with any necessary liquid until smooth. Stir for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula for about 1-2 minutes until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared mini cake pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Once baked, allow the mini cakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Pipe the vegan macadamia mascarpone frosting on top of each mini cake, then add a dollop of cranberry chia jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure cakes are cooled completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use fresh spices for optimal flavor and adjust baking time as necessary based on your oven.

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