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Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes

Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes with Creamy Frosting Delight

Enjoy these Grain-Free Vegan Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes, a flavorful twist perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Ground Walnuts Swap for pecans or almonds if preferred.
  • 1 cup Chestnut Flour Can be replaced with teff or buckwheat flour.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Almond milk or another plant-based milk works well.
  • 1/2 cup Apple Sauce Substitute with pumpkin puree or mashed banana.
  • 2 teaspoons Spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg) Adjust quantities based on taste preferences.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Vegan Macadamia Mascarpone Frosting For a simpler option, use whipped coconut cream.
For the Jam
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Chia Jam Use any fruit jam of choice if preferred.

Equipment

  • Mini cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground walnuts, chestnut flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the coconut milk, apple sauce, and maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Distribute the batter into the mini cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Cool the mini cakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Frost each cooled cake with the creamy macadamia frosting and add a dollop of cranberry chia jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for proper mixing. Cool cakes completely before frosting to maintain texture.

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