Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes Recipe

Delightfully moist cranberry mini cakes, bursting with festive flavor! These easy-to-make treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. Made with a simple batter and topped with a luscious white chocolate glaze, these miniature cakes are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Recipe adapted from Hershey's website.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 111.1 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Light Brown Sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Fresh Cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
White Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

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How to Make Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
Fold in the dried cranberries, walnuts, and 2/3 cup of the white chocolate chips.
Fill each muffin cup about 7/8 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the mini cakes cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the glaze: Place the remaining 1 cup of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle with vegetable oil.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chips are melted and smooth.
Once the mini cakes are completely cool, drizzle the white chocolate glaze over the top.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the glaze to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

14g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes?

Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes?

Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes has approximately 111.1 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes?

The key ingredients for Glazed Cranberry Mini Cakes are Butter, Granulated Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Egg, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.