Craving a delicious and impressive dessert that won’t take hours to prepare? Look no further than these miniature Cherry Bakewell cakes, a recipe courtesy of the baking experts at Matthews Cotswold Flour.
These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting an afternoon tea party or simply looking for a sweet indulgence. The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make! With only 20 minutes of prep time and 15-18 minutes in the oven, you’ll have these delightful cakes ready to impress your guests in no time.
Here’s what you’ll need to create these miniature masterpieces:
Ingredients:
* 100g Matthews Self-Raising Flour
* 100g Ground Almonds
* 200g Golden Caster Sugar
* 200g Butter
* Four Eggs
* 1⁄2 tsp Baking Powder
* 150g Pitted Black Cherries (fresh, tinned, or frozen)
* Three to four tbsp Black Cherry Jam
* 100g Icing Sugar
* One to three tbsp Water
Instructions:
1.
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease your cake tins.
You can use a muffin tray or chocolate fondant molds for a decorative touch.2.
In a large bowl, combine all the cake ingredients except the cherries using the all-in-one method.
3.
Make sure your cherries are well drained and dry.
Toss them in a tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cakes.4.
Gently fold the cherries into the cake mixture.
5.
Divide the mixture evenly between your molds or muffin tin, filling them no more than halfway.
The cakes will rise significantly during baking.6.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and well-risen.
A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.7.
Allow the cakes to cool completely.
If you used fondant molds, tip them out immediately after removing from the oven. If you used a muffin tin, let the cakes cool in the tray.8.
Once cooled, top each cake with a teaspoon of black cherry jam.
9.
Prepare a simple water icing by gradually adding water to the icing sugar while mixing.
Drizzle the icing onto the top of your cakes for a beautiful finishing touch.With their rich flavor and delicate size, these mini Cherry Bakewell cakes are sure to be a hit. Enjoy the compliments and savor the sweet reward of your baking efforts!
