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Ingredients
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Batter
Frosting
Decoration
Method
Batter Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini cupcake liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Fill Muffin Tin
Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Remove from the oven and let the minis cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Cream Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Cream
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed until fluffy.
- 10
Color the Frosting
If desired, add food coloring to achieve your preferred color and mix until evenly colored.
Decoration
- 11
Frost the Minis
Once the minis are completely cool, use a piping bag or a spatula to frost each mini with the prepared frosting.
- 12
Add Decorations
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and sprinkles on top of each frosted mini for decoration.
- 13
Serve
Arrange the decorated minis on a serving platter and enjoy your Sweet Treats Minis!