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Mini Cakes Recipe: Easy Elegant Desserts for Baby Showers & Parties

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These mini cakes are tender, moist, and delicately flavored with vanilla and almond, making them perfect for baby showers, parties, or any special occasion. Elegant yet easy to make, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat that can be customized with your favorite decorations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) whole milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional decorations:
  • Edible flowers
  • Fresh berries (raspberries or blueberries)
  • Sprinkles or colored sugar
  • Mini chocolate curls

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease mini cake pans or a muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). Add the dry mixture slowly, blending until crumbly.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat on low speed until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon batter into prepared pans, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting: Beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and spreadable.
  10. Once cakes are cool, pipe or spread frosting onto each. Decorate with edible flowers, berries, sprinkles, or chocolate curls.
  11. Optional: Chill decorated cakes for 10 minutes for sharp edges before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Don’t overmix the batter to keep cakes light and tender. Cakes bake quickly, so check at the 15-minute mark. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and plant-based substitutes. Decorate with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.

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