Mini cinnamon star cakes | Recipe
With white chocolate icing and orange zest
Text:
Katharina Kuhlmann
Photography:
© Marzia Balza
21 November 2025
Our cinnamon star cakes are an appealing treat for any Advent coffee table or tea time. Unlike classic cookies, these cute stars are made from a delicate sponge mixture. After baking, they are topped with a sweet white chocolate glaze and sprinkled with fresh orange zest. The subtle notes of cinnamon, orange and almonds are perfect for the (pre-)Christmas season.
Ingredients
For 16 stars
For the dough:
2
eggs
80 g
sugar
60 g
sunflower oil
100 g
ground almonds
80 g
flour
1 tsp
cinnamon powder
1 tsp
baking powder
2 tbsp
milk
0.5
orange (zest)
For the topping:
55 g
VIVANI White Cooking Chocolate
30 g
cream
40 g
icing sugar
For the decoration:
0.5
orange (zest)
Also:
1 - 2
baking tins for small stars (approx. 50 ml capacity per star), e.g. made of silicone
making
working time
30 minutes
baking time
15–18 minutes
level of difficulty
easy
N°
01
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat) and grease the tin as required.
02
Beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy, then slowly stir in the oil.
03
Stir in the orange zest, cinnamon powder, almonds, flour and baking powder one after the other. Finally, stir in the milk until you have a smooth batter.
04
Pour the batter into the individual moulds and bake for approx. 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Then leave to cool completely.
05
In the meantime, prepare the topping. To do this, finely chop the cooking chocolate.
06
Heat the cream (do not boil) and pour over the chocolate. Leave to stand for a short time, then stir until smooth. Now stir in the icing sugar until you have a shiny, slightly thick glaze.
07
Spread the topping on the cakes and sprinkle with a little orange zest.
This is VIVANI
For 25 years, VIVANI has been producing high-quality chocolate from certified organic cocoa. The brand from Bochum (Germany) stands for transparent supply chains, long-term supplier relationships and high quality and social standards. In recognition of this commitment, VIVANI was awarded the German Sustainability Award in 2024.
VIVANI chocolates stand out visually thanks to their packaging, which features artwork by various artists. This also makes them ideal as attractive gifts.
Production takes place at the historic Weinrich chocolate factory in Herford, where every bar is crafted with a wealth of expertise and craftsmanship.
White Cooking Chocolate
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