Mini Plum Cake Recipe - Christmas Special Plum Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a unique flavor.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture but may alter texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness but changes flavor profile.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide crunch without allergens.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease and line mini cake tins with parchment paper.

Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture.

Stir in mixed dried fruit, nuts, and spices until evenly distributed.

Add vanilla extract and lemon zest, mixing until just combined.

Pour the batter into prepared tins, filling each about two-thirds full.

Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow cakes to cool in tins for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens