Sheet Cake Bites
The ultimate sweet treat, Sheet Cake Bites are rich, chocolatey, and super easy to make! Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a snack, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress everyone. Make them today for a sweet escape!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Blender
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup water
- 5 tbsp cocoa powder dutch process cocoa works best
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 6 tbsp buttermilk (milk works fine too)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.
- In a saucepan, bring water, cocoa powder, and butter to a boil.
- Remove from heat and pour over dry ingredients, mixing with a hand mixer.
- Add milk and eggs and blend well (batter will be thin).
- Place 1 tablespoon of batter in the cups of a heavily greased mini muffin tin.
- Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until baked through.
- Let cool before gently removing muffins to a wire rack to completely cool.
- Heat milk, butter and cocoa in a medium saucepan until bubbly.
- Mix in sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in nuts until incorporated. Carefully spoon about a tablespoon of frosting over the top of each muffin bite. Let set before eating.
Notes
- Tip 1: Allow the cake bites to cool completely before frosting.
- Tip 2: High-quality cocoa powder and butter make a noticeable difference in flavor.
- Tip 3: Store any leftover cake bites in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Tip 4: Feel free to double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd!