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Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Mini Cakes

Delicious Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Mini Cakes to Delight

Indulge in these Vegan Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Mini Cakes, combining rich chocolate and tart cranberry chia jam for a festive treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1 cup Quinoa and Brown Rice Flour Gluten-Free Mix Store-bought gluten-free flour mix can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Aquafaba Can swap for flax eggs, adjusting the ratio accordingly.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be used for a different sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Rice Milk Almond milk or other non-dairy alternatives are acceptable.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cranberry Chia Jam Cranberry puree can replace it for a smoother texture.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Ganache Consider using a lighter version or vegan cream.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Round cookie cutter

Method
 

Cranberry Chia Jam Preparation
  1. Combine fresh cranberries and chia seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour mix and cocoa powder, ensuring there are no lumps.
Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk aquafaba, maple syrup, and rice milk until smooth and frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just incorporated.
Baking Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Cutting and Assembling
  1. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut 2-inch rounds and sandwich with cranberry chia jam.
Topping with Ganache
  1. Melt dark chocolate with a splash of non-dairy milk over low heat until smooth. Drizzle over the assembled mini cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the mini cakes to cool completely before cutting to maintain their shape. Experiment with different jams to keep flavors exciting.

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