Description
Mini Christmas Drip Cakes are delightful, bite-sized festive treats that elevate any holiday gathering. With rich layers of chocolate and creamy vanilla frosting cascading down like a winter wonderland, these charming cakes are perfect for sharing with loved ones. Easy to make and customizable with colorful toppings, they’re sure to bring joy to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time; mix well after each addition.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and decorate with sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg