Description
Delicious mini butter cakes perfect for Christmas celebrations. These small cakes are rich, moist, and have a delightful buttery flavor that complements the festive season. They are easy to make and ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour mini muffin tins or line them with mini cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini butter cakes, Christmas cakes, holiday baking, small cakes, butter cakes, festive dessert, easy cakes