Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Snowy Chocolate Baby Cakes

I was wishing for a little something sweet this past weekend and decided to make some Christmas inspired Baby Cakes.

You wouldn't believe how simple they are to make. 


Recipe from Southern Living.

Snowy Chocolate Baby Cakes

1 (18.25 oz.) package devil's food cake mix
1 (16 oz.)  container sour cream
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°.  Beat first 6 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer just until dry ingredients are moistened.  Increase speed to medium, and beat 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth, stopping to scrap bowl as needed.

Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured (12 cup) muffin pans.

Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.  Cool in pan 5 minutes.  Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (30 minutes.)

Arrange cakes upside down on a serving platter.  Spoon Winter White Glaze (recipe below) over cakes over (about 1 tablespoon per cake) spreading with a spatula to thoroughly cover cakes.  Garnish, if desired.

Winter White Glaze

4 cups powdered sugar (I used a little less)
1 tablespoon meringue powder
¼ cup hot water (I used a little more)

Beat together all ingredients with an electric mixer.  Use immediately.

 
Cute aren't they? 
 

Enjoy!

Got to go to watch the Christmas tree lighting in Rockefeller Center now.

Linking to:

Holiday Recipe Link Up Party at Thistlewood Farms

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36 comments:

  1. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 28, 2012 at 8:13:00 PM EST

    Gina, these are so cute! I bet they taste great, as well. I'm adding this to my files.

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  2. Chatty CroneNovember 28, 2012 at 8:14:00 PM EST

    Those look good and I love your white glass tray. sandie

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  3. Carlene @ Organized ClutterNovember 28, 2012 at 8:46:00 PM EST

    I think my kids would love these!

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  4. Carlene @ Organized ClutterNovember 28, 2012 at 8:47:00 PM EST

    I think I would love them too!

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  5. Barbara F.November 28, 2012 at 9:23:00 PM EST

    Gina, I just watched the tree lighting in Rock Center. Years ago when I worked a few blocks away my friends and I would have dinner and hang out to watch it in person. It always takes my breath away. These cakes look so cute and yummy, might make some for Christmas Eve. xo

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 28, 2012 at 9:27:00 PM EST

    Thanks a lot Gina, now you having me craving something sweet LOL!! They look GOOD!

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  7. Ricki TreleavenNovember 28, 2012 at 9:28:00 PM EST

    Gina, these are so cute! I love them, and I really love the cute little square server they're on. :D

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  8. The Checkered AppleNovember 28, 2012 at 9:37:00 PM EST

    These look so good Gina! Wish I was there to eat one!

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  9. NanaDianaNovember 28, 2012 at 9:52:00 PM EST

    Oh-Those look scrumptious!!!! xo Diana

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  10. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 28, 2012 at 10:27:00 PM EST

    Mmmmmm these look so good, Gina, and so pretty on your white cake stand.

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  11. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 28, 2012 at 11:05:00 PM EST

    These are adorable! and so easy to make. I'm going to be giving these a try. Thanks so much for the recipe.
    Enjoy yourself!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  12. sweet violetsNovember 28, 2012 at 11:57:00 PM EST

    Oh, yum!!! Will have to try these!!

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  13. Heirloom treasuresNovember 29, 2012 at 12:50:00 AM EST

    mmmm,yummy,they look so festive for something so easy to make. xx

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  14. LeslieNovember 29, 2012 at 5:52:00 AM EST

    Gina.. these are so pretty! I am going to make them soon... it just sounds to easy! Have a happy day.

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  15. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 29, 2012 at 6:49:00 AM EST

    Gina, these are so so pretty... and easy!!! Your pictures belong in a magazine!

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  16. GailNovember 29, 2012 at 7:07:00 AM EST

    They are adorable Gina and they look yummy!!

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  17. Linda November 29, 2012 at 8:28:00 AM EST

    These look so yummy!!
    They wouldn't last here!!

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  18. UnknownNovember 29, 2012 at 8:35:00 AM EST

    Yummy and they are so easy to make.

    Pattie

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  19. SImple and Serene LivingNovember 29, 2012 at 9:26:00 AM EST

    Very cute, and I bet they were yummy :)

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  20. JenCoenNovember 29, 2012 at 5:33:00 PM EST

    Um, these look Ah-Mazing!!!!

    Funny enough, when I saw the lighting of the tree in Rockefeller Center I thought about you. Attending this is something on my (and Courtney's) bucket list. Maybe next year we'll join ya!! ;-)

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  21. BlissNovember 29, 2012 at 6:47:00 PM EST

    My left thigh said "Bliss, you've been doing so good not over indulging". My Right thigh said to helll with the left thigh.

    Bliss

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  22. Judy BiggerstaffNovember 29, 2012 at 8:26:00 PM EST

    These look yummy, I think I could handle making these and I always love anything chocolate.

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  23. Ann from On Sutton PlaceNovember 29, 2012 at 9:52:00 PM EST

    These are adorable! I love the white glaze on the chocolate cakes. Wish I had one right now with a big glass of milk. :o)

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  24. JacquelineNovember 30, 2012 at 7:55:00 AM EST

    Gina, these are just beautiful! I love your photography as well and that beautiful plate. This is perfect for holiday parties - just a little bite of everything.

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  25. chateau chicNovember 30, 2012 at 8:42:00 AM EST

    Yum!! They sure look good and they're as cute as can be as well.
    Mary Alice

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  26. bjNovember 30, 2012 at 2:09:00 PM EST

    Omygosh...these are so pretty and festive and I KNOW they taste like a million dollars. ummmm..

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  27. MelindaNovember 30, 2012 at 10:08:00 PM EST

    I could handle one of these about now!

    These look great.

    M :)

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  28. Savannah GrannyDecember 1, 2012 at 12:23:00 AM EST

    Gina, The look so good and they are so festive. Bob loves devil food cake, there must be a connection. LOL!
    I just may need to try these. Love the cake plate.
    Blessings, Ginger

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  29. KarenaDecember 1, 2012 at 11:20:00 AM EST

    Gina Yum!! They look so pretty as well! Easy for company over the holidays!

    xoxo
    Karena
    2012 Artists Series and Giveaway from The House of Edward!

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  30. AnaDecember 1, 2012 at 3:51:00 PM EST

    Yummy, yum, yum. It is finally cool enough here to bake..can't wait to give the recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.
    Sending you warm hug my friend.

    ❤Ana

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  31. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 1, 2012 at 10:19:00 PM EST

    Gina these are really cute and festive for the holidays. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  32. DebbiedoosDecember 2, 2012 at 11:38:00 AM EST

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..these are fantastic. I may have to try these for our bunco Christmas party.

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  33. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 2, 2012 at 10:09:00 PM EST

    They are cute, sound easy, and look delicious! Does it get any better than that?

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  34. SherryDecember 3, 2012 at 5:54:00 PM EST

    Thanks for sharing, they look yummy and I think I think I could actually get these done.

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  35. Maria ElenaDecember 4, 2012 at 5:53:00 AM EST

    How did I missed this post????? You know I have a big sweet tooth! LOL They look so wonderful!!! Great recipe. You know I will have to try this one!

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  36. thistlewoodfarmDecember 14, 2012 at 10:52:00 AM EST

    Gina,

    These baby cakes are so cute! This sounds delicious and easy and fun! Just right for a person who only makes chocolate chip cookies from the pull-apart section of the grocery store! Thanks for linking up!

    Have a blessed and very merry Christmas!

    blessings,
    karianne

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