Description
Create charming, personalized mini cakes that are as delicious as they are adorable. This recipe transforms a simple box mix into a professional-style treat using a signature vanilla soak and light whipped cream frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- Ingredients required by cake mix (eggs, oil, water)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- Assorted sprinkles or fresh berries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package directions, pour into the pan, and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved; let cool and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream on high for one minute, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Using a 3-inch round cutter, punch out six cake circles from the cooled sheet cake.
- Place one cake round on a parchment square, brush with vanilla syrup, and spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Add a second cake round, brush with more syrup, and frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
- Decorate with sprinkles or berries and carefully place into a small lunch box or container.
Notes
To ensure the cleanest cuts for your mini cakes, chill the sheet cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using the cookie cutter. If your whipped cream begins to soften while decorating, return it to the fridge for a few minutes to firm up again.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American