Petit Fours Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Buttercream Frosting
Fondant
Decoration
Method
Cake Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Prepare the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 3
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tsp of baking powder. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup of milk. Stir in 2 tsp of vanilla extract.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting Preparation
- 6
Make the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add in 4 cups of powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Mix in 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 2 tbs of heavy cream until you reach a fluffy consistency.
Assembling and Decorating Petit Fours
- 7
Cut the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, cut it into small rectangular or square pieces, about 1x2 inches in size.
- 8
Frost the Cake Pieces
Using a spatula, spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top of each cake piece. Allow the frosting to set for about 30 minutes.
- 9
Roll Out the Fondant
Dust a clean surface with powdered sugar and roll out 1 lb of rolled fondant to about 1/8 inch thickness. If desired, add food coloring to the fondant to achieve the desired color.
- 10
Cover the Cake Pieces
Cut out fondant pieces large enough to cover each frosted cake piece. Drape the fondant over the cake and gently smooth out any wrinkles.
- 11
Decorate the Petit Fours
Sprinkle edible glitter and sprinkles on top of each petit four for decoration. Allow the fondant to set for at least 1 hour before serving.
