Cutie Pie Mini Cakes
Delightful mini cakes perfect for any occasion, packed with flavor and fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Zest of 1 lemon or orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep your mini cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Scoop batter into pans about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whip up your favorite frosting while cakes cool.
Notes
These mini cakes are perfect for individual servings and can be decorated with berries or edible flowers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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