Dot Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• ¼ cup milk (for frosting)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
• Food coloring (various colors for dots)
• Sprinkles (optional)
• Fresh fruit, such as strawberries or blueberries (optional)
• Chocolate shavings (optional)
• Whipped cream for an extra indulgence (optional)
• Coconut flakes for a tropical twist (optional)
• Crushed nuts for added texture and flavor (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your mini cake molds with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the mini cake molds, filling each about two-thirds full.
8. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the molds for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the cakes cool, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until you reach a creamy consistency. Mix in vanilla extract.
11. Divide the frosting into small bowls and add food coloring.
12. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost them and create colorful dots using the various colored frostings.
13. Finish with optional toppings such as sprinkles, fresh fruit, or chocolate shavings.

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