For me, these spice cake confections are a firm tradition during Advent. My grandma always baked a similar cake, but in a large Bundt cake tin. I then modified the recipe a little to obtain handy, small cakes that can be given away as gifts or presented on the coffee table. The scent that arises during baking is simply unmistakably Christmassy and immediately reminds me of my childhood. The list of ingredients may seem a little long at first glance, but each individual component contributes to the unique taste and texture. The butter ensures succulence and a delicate melt, while the sugar provides the necessary sweetness. The marzipan raw material in the filling gives the whole thing a fine almond note and a pleasant consistency. The apricot jam contributes a fruity sweetness that harmonizes perfectly with the warm spices. Sultanas, candied cherries, candied orange peel and candied lemon peel bring additional aromas and a slightly chewy texture to the filling. The orange, both peel and juice, provides a fresh, citrusy note that balances the whole thing wonderfully. The spices - cinnamon, cloves, ginger and cardamom - are of course the heart of the cake and give it its typical Christmas taste. The flour forms the base of the dough, while the cocoa provides a beautiful color and a slightly chocolatey note. Baking powder ensures that the cakes rise nicely and become fluffy. The chopped almonds give the dough an extra crunch. And the dark chocolate couverture rounds off the whole thing with a noble bitter note. When preparing with the Thermomix®, it is important to adhere exactly to the temperature specifications so that the butter does not get too hot and the aromas come into their own optimally. When mixing the dry and liquid ingredients, make sure not to knead the dough for too long, otherwise it may become tough. The kneading setting of the Thermomix® is ideal here. If you like it vegetarian or vegan, you can replace the butter with margarine and use apple sauce or soy yogurt instead of eggs. You can of course vary the spices and add anise or nutmeg, for example. The spice cake confections can be served wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea. But they also go perfectly with a glass of mulled wine or punch. If you like, you can sprinkle them with a little icing sugar or decorate them with chopped nuts. The finished confections can be stored well in a cookie tin. They will keep fresh for several days. You can also prepare them well and freeze the unbaked muffins. If necessary, simply defrost and bake. This way you always have a small supply for unexpected visitors.

Spice Cake Confectionery with Marzipan Filling

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Ingredients (22 ingredients)

Preparation (11 steps)

Prepare muffin tin

Prepare honey-sugar-butter mixture

Prepare filling

Grate orange peel and squeeze out juice

Mix liquid ingredients

Mix dry ingredients

Prepare dough

Fill muffin cases

Bake

Melt couverture

Decorate

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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