Jewel Cakes
Brighten up your tea time with these delightful Jewel Cakes, a classic treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious. These buttery, tender mini cakes are studded with vibrant candied fruits like glacé cherries and citrus peel, giving them a dazzling, jewel-like appearance that's perfect for any celebration. With just a hint of vanilla, these lightly sweetened cakes are baked to golden perfection and can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Quick and easy to make, Jewel Cakes are ready in under an hour and make a stunning addition to afternoon tea spreads, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a little sparkle. Keywords: jewel cakes recipe, candied fruit cakes, holiday desserts, tea cakes, easy baked goods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 3 pieces Eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 100 grams Candied fruits (e.g., glacé cherries, citrus peel, etc.), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease the tin thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Gently fold in the finely chopped candied fruits to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
Remove the tin from the oven and let the cakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Once cooled, lightly dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Serve and enjoy your Jewel Cakes with a cup of tea or as a delightful dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.2 g | 411% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 888 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.8 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
