Mini Christmas Tree Cakes

Mix 50 g of raisins, 50 g of dried cranberries and 50 g of chopped dried apricots. Pour over 50 g of rum and let soak for a couple of hours, preferably overnight.

Whisk 70 g of softened butter with 70 g of powdered sugar until white and fluffy. Add the whole egg and the egg yolk, and beat again.

In a separate bowl, mix 80 g of flour, 20 g of almond flour, ¼ tsp of baking powder, ¼ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of cinnamon and ¼ tsp of ginger. Add to the butter mixture and stir until smooth.

Add 50 g of chopped almonds, 50 g of candied orange peel and the soaked fruit, and stir until combined.

Spread the batter in a greased Christmas tree mold and smooth the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (325°F) for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the trees cool.

Melt the white chocolate and pour it over the trees to cover them, then decorate with icing and sprinkles as you like.

And there you have it — festive, delicious Christmas tree fruit cakes that will brighten up your holiday celebrations! 🌟