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Top-down photo of homemade frosted mini cakes with sprinkles and chocolate chips on a white kitchen counter

Mini Cakes

Adorable mini cakes that are moist, flavorful, and perfect for parties or gifting.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $10–12

Equipment

  • 1 Mini bundt cake pan or mini cake molds for shape & portion control
  • 1 Electric stand mixer / hand mixer for mixing
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons accurate measuring
  • 1 Wire cooling rack cooling cakes
  • 1 set Piping bags & tips decorating
  • 1 Offset spatula spreading frosting
  • 1 Rubber spatula mixing
  • 1 Small scoop even batter distribution

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Whole milk room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Frosting & Decoration

  • ½ cup Powdered sugar for frosting
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream
  • few drops Food coloring optional
  • handful Sprinkles optional
  • handful Mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • 350°F, grease pans
  • beat butter & sugar
  • one at a time
  • alternate dry & milk
  • ⅔ full
  • 12–15 min
  • 5 min then remove
  • cream cheese mix
  • spread or pipe
  • sprinkles, chips, fondant

Notes

Decorate as desired — fondant flowers, edible glitter, or themed toppers for occasions. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg