Petit Fours Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Filling
Icing
Decoration
Method
Making the Cake Base
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembling the Petit Fours
- 8
Cut the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, cut it into 1-inch squares.
- 9
Fill with Preserves
Slice each square in half horizontally. Spread a layer of fruit preserves on the bottom half and replace the top.
Making the Icing
- 10
Prepare Icing
In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring (if using) until smooth.
- 11
Dip Petit Fours
Carefully dip each filled cake square into the icing, ensuring all sides are coated. Allow excess icing to drip off.
Decorating
- 12
Add Decorations
If desired, roll out marzipan or fondant and cut it into shapes to place on top of the petit fours. Optionally, sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles.
- 13
Let Set
Allow the icing to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.