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Mary Berry's Christmas cake bites

Mary Berry's Christmas Cake Bites: Sweet Joy for the Holidays

Delight in Mary Berry's Christmas cake bites, a festive treat perfect for sharing and celebrating the holiday spirit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Bites
  • 100 g Apricots Substitute with dried figs for a different flavor.
  • 50 ml Brandy Omit for a non-alcoholic version or replace with orange juice.
  • 150 g Butter Use unsalted for better control over sweetness.
  • 100 g Light Brown Sugar Consider dark brown sugar for a deeper taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
  • 200 g Plain Flour A gluten-free blend can be used as an alternative.
  • 100 g Raisins May be replaced with dried cranberries for a tart flavor.
  • 100 g Currants Can substitute with sultanas if unavailable.
  • 100 g Cherries Use any dried fruit of similar size as a substitute.
For the Glaze and Decoration
  • 50 g Apricot Jam Raspberry jam can be used for a tart alternative.
  • 250 g Almond Paste (Marzipan) Can be replaced with a similar nut paste.
  • 250 g Ready-to-roll White Icing Alternatively, use fondant or chocolate ganache.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric whisk
  • 30 x 20cm traybake tin
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the chopped apricots in brandy overnight to infuse flavor.
  2. Preheat the oven to 160ºC/Fan 140º/Gas 3 and prepare the traybake tin.
  3. Cream the butter and light brown sugar until smooth and light in color.
  4. Gently stir in the soaked apricots, eggs, flour, raisins, currants, and cherries until well combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface.
  6. Bake for 1–1¼ hours until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Brush the top with apricot jam, cover with almond paste, and then with white icing.
  8. Cut into squares and arrange for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be stored in an airtight container and kept at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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