Petit Fours Recipe

Petit Fours Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake Batter

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

2. 2

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.

3. 3

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.

4. 4

   Cut the Cake

   Once the cake has cooled, cut it into small squares (about 1 inch). You can also use cookie cutters for different shapes.

5. 5

   Prepare the Icing

   In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with a little milk until you achieve a smooth, pourable icing. If desired, add food coloring to tint the icing.

6. 6

   Coat the Petit Fours

   Dip each cake square into the icing, letting any excess drip off. Alternatively, you can coat them in chocolate ganache or fondant. Allow to set on a wire rack.

7. 7

   Serve

   Once the icing has set, the petit fours are ready to be served with tea or coffee.