Imagine popping a delectable, perfectly sized vanilla cake bite into your mouth and experiencing pure bliss in seconds! These miniature delights are about to revolutionize your dessert game, offering all the rich, sweet flavor of a classic cake in an adorable, portable package. Whether you're hosting a party, need a quick sweet treat, or want to impress your friends with minimal effort, these Easy Vanilla Cake Bites are your ultimate culinary secret weapon.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 24-count mini muffin tin by lightly greasing each cavity with butter or cooking spray, or line with mini paper cupcake liners.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, carefully fill each mini muffin cavity about 2/3 full with the cake batter.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake bite comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with glaze, or decorate as desired before serving.
Tips
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake bites tender.
- Use a Cookie Scoop: For uniform size and even baking, use a small cookie scoop to fill muffin cavities.
- Check Early: Start checking your cake bites at 15 minutes to prevent over-baking.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cake bites cool completely before adding any decorative toppings.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week.
- Customize Freely: Experiment with different extracts, add sprinkles, or dust with powdered sugar for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 95kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 25mg