Easter mini vanilla bundt cakes are a delightful treat that combines delicate vanilla flavour, crunchy chocolate mini eggs, and a touch of elegance. Despite their impressive appearance, they’re surprisingly easy to make. These decorated mini bundt cakes are the perfect Easter dessert to impress your loved ones with. The addition of mini chocolate eggs takes them to the next level, making them a must-have for any springtime celebration. If you’re looking for more sweet treats to indulge in, you might also enjoy the tangy goodness of mango yogurt mousse or the brightness of gluten-free lemon bars. Alternatively, white chocolate pistachio bark offers a rich and satisfying treat to satisfy your cravings.
How to Make this Dessert with Mini Chocolate Eggs
To begin creating these Easter-themed treats, start by whipping together sugar and butter using an electric mixer until the mixture turns light and airy. Add in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before moving on to the next. Once this step is complete, it’s time to focus on the dry ingredients – combine them in a separate bowl and whisk until well mixed. Next, blend the cream and vanilla extract together, then gradually add in portions of both the dry mixture and cream mixture to the initial sugar-butter-egg combination. Continue alternating between these two mixtures until everything is fully incorporated. With your batter prepared, it’s time to divide it evenly among greased bundtlette pans and pop them into the oven for baking. Allow the cakes to cool before moving on to the final steps – preparing the vanilla glaze by combining its individual ingredients and pouring it over the cooled cakes. To complete the process, decorate your mini bundt cakes with mini eggs, adding a touch of whimsy to each treat.
Bundt Cakes are Always Special
These Easter mini vanilla bundt cakes are undeniably charming, making them a must-have for any springtime celebration. While a standard-sized bundt pan will still yield delicious results, the petite shape of these mini treats is undeniably adorable and invites playful decoration – perfect for a fun family activity or an Easter-themed party with friends. The addition of mini chocolate eggs takes this dessert to new heights, making it an ideal choice for gifting or serving at your next gathering.
A Few Ideas for Variations
While this Easter-themed dessert with mini chocolate eggs is delightful just the way it is, feel free to experiment with different variations. For instance, you could substitute the mini eggs with other creative fillings like edible sugar decorations that fit the holiday theme. Another fun twist is to incorporate edible grass between the cake and eggs for a whimsical touch. If you want to take it up a notch, consider adding almond extract in place of (or in addition to) the vanilla extract, or even introduce some cocoa powder into the batter to give your dessert a rich chocolate flavor.
Easter Themed Cakes FAQs
A bundlette pan, whether made of silicone or metal, is a perfect vessel for baking individual-sized mini bundt cakes. Unlike traditional slices, each person can enjoy their own distinct cake, without having to share. When it comes to storing these bite-sized treats, keeping them in an airtight container for a couple of days maintains their freshness. Alternatively, freezing the cakes sans glaze and eggs preserves their quality for approximately three months. To ensure a smooth removal from the pan, I recommend greasing the bundlette pans with melted butter or oil, followed by a light dusting of flour before adding the batter. This combination of techniques helps the cakes release effortlessly, making them perfect for any occasion.
Easter Mini Vanilla Bundt Cakes with Chocolate Eggs Recipe
Easter Mini Vanilla Bundt Cakes with Chocolate Eggs
These adorable Easter-themed treats are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday. Mini vanilla bundt cakes, topped with mini chocolate eggs and a sweet vanilla glaze, are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them. With just 15 minutes of prep time, followed by 25 minutes in the oven, you can have these cute desserts ready in under an hour. This recipe yields six delicious mini bundt cakes that are perfect for serving at your next Easter gathering.
Equipment
Instructions
To begin, preheat your oven to a comfortable 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, prepare your bundlette pan by thoroughly greasing it with melted butter – this will ensure your cakes release easily later on. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the soft butter and sugar until light and fluffy, a process that should take around 3-4 minutes with a stand mixer or 4-5 minutes with an electric handheld whisk. Now it’s time to add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In separate bowls, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; and combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Then, gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter-sugar-egg mixture, followed by half of the cream mixture. Repeat this process until all the ingredients have been added, finishing with the remaining flour. Pour the cake batter evenly between your mini bundlette pan, leaving each cavity about 2/3 full. Place them in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until they’re risen, lightly golden brown, and spring back when touched gently with a finger. Once done, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack to release. To make the vanilla glaze, combine powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then gradually add water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency. Finally, drizzle the glaze over your cooled bundt cakes and top each with 5 mini Easter eggs.
Notes
To ensure the best results, make sure to thoroughly cream together the sugar, butter and eggs during the initial stages of the recipe. This will help incorporate air into the batter, setting your mini bundt cakes up for success.
For easy removal from the pan, we recommend using melted butter to grease it. You can also opt for cake release or a spray oil if you prefer. If your pan is older and prone to sticking, lightly dusting the cavities with flour can be a helpful preventative measure.
When filling the bundlette pan, be sure not to overfill it – aim for about 2/3 full at most. This will help prevent the cakes from overflowing during baking.
Storage-wise, mini vanilla bundt cakes will keep well in an airtight container stored at room temperature for 2-3 days. If you plan ahead, they can also be frozen (undecorated) for up to 3 months.