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Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes

Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes That Warm Your Holiday Season

Delicious Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes that are grain-free and vegan, perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Ground Walnuts Adds richness and healthy fats; substitute with any high-protein nuts or seeds if desired.
  • 1 cup Chestnut Flour Provides a unique flavor and texture; feel free to swap with teff, buckwheat, or almond flour.
  • 1 cup Apple Sauce Acts as a moisture booster and natural sweetener; banana or pear puree works if allergies are a concern.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Vegan Macadamia Mascarpone Frosting This adds creaminess and nutty flavor; alternative frostings include coconut cream or cashew frosting.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Coconut Flakes Used for decorative purposes, creating a snowy effect; can be replaced with desiccated coconut or omitted for simplicity.
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Chia Jam Provides tartness and moisture; substitute with any berry jam or compote for a new twist.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Mini cake molds
  • Oven
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground walnuts, chestnut flour, and remaining dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the apple sauce with your wet ingredients until smooth. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
  2. Pour the batter into mini cake molds, filling each one about three-quarters full. Bake for approximately 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. After baking, let the mini cakes cool in the molds for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. While the cakes cool, prepare the vegan macadamia frosting by blending soaked macadamia nuts with vanilla and sweetener until creamy.
  5. Once completely cooled, spread a generous dollop of macadamia frosting on each mini cake, drizzle with cranberry chia jam, and sprinkle coconut flakes for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Let the mini cakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting and maintain their beautiful shape. Quality ingredients matter for optimal flavor and texture.

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