Easter Egg Mini Snack Cakes
Delight in these festive Easter Egg Mini Snack Cakes, perfect for a sweet holiday treat with a moist, fluffy texture and colorful decoration that captures the spirit of spring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cakes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
- Food coloring (optional, assorted colors)
- Mini chocolate chips or candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently.
- Fill each mini muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- If desired, divide the cream cheese frosting into bowls and tint with food coloring. Pipe or spread the frosting onto each mini cake.
- Decorate with mini chocolate chips or candy eyes to resemble Easter eggs.
- Serve and enjoy your festive mini snack cakes!
Notes
For a fun variation, try adding a drop of your favorite fruit jam in the center before baking for a surprise filling.
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