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Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes

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Flourless chocolate cake is a truly beautiful, decadent and elegant dessert that is full of rich, chocolate flavor. The classic dessert we all adore shrinks down to create fun, festive and mini cakes. These are great for parties, can be wrapped in gift bags and given as gifts or even popped on a charcuterie board.

Flourless Mini Cake

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I believe we can all agree that Chocolate and Valentines go hand in hand. Right!

I’ve got a fun and quick treat that is perfect for a party, to make with the kids, or to conclude your Valentine’s celebration. These mini flourless chocolate cakes are so cute and so stinkin’ cute!

I whipped up a batch of these, with the help of my little man, for him to take to his Valentine’s party earlier this week. They were a hit, both in the looks and taste department.

Mini flourless cake

Flourless chocolate cake quickly became one of my favorite desserts. I mean, what’s not to love- a beautiful cake that is simple, elegant and full of chocolate goodness. It’s a dessert that checks all the boxes.

I’ve taken a longtime favorite of mine and shrunk it to mini form, for a delicious and party ready dessert. Mini flourless chocolate cake. Genius, right!?!

It’s everything just a bit more fun in mini form? I think so.

While these little mini flourless chocolate cakes have tons of flavor by themselves, the way you finish them off is truly your choice. Since we were serving them to a room of kiddos we opted for a vanilla buttercream, a piece of chocolate and some sprinkles.

However, you could also finish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or even some fresh, homemade whipped cream. A drizzle of raspberry or strawberry syrup would be divine too! The options are truly endless.

However you decide to serve these, just know they will be a hit!

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Mini flourless cake

Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes

Yield: 3 Dozen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Rich, decadent, and packed with chocolate flavor. These bite-size mini flourless chocolate cakes are so easy to make and the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake

  •  Large eggs
  • 8 Oz chocolate, semisweet or bittersweet, roughly chopped
  • 1 Stick (8Tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp salt

Frosting (optional)

  • 1 Stick (8Tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1 Cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream*
  • Hershey's Hugs or Kisses, optional
  • Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325. Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Place eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat on high for about 4 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl combine chocolate and butter and heat in microwave for 20 seconds at a time until melted, being sure to stir after each heating. Once chocolate is mostly melted, remove from microwave and continue to stir until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Add salt and eggs to chocolate and gently fold to combine.
  5. Spoon in prepared muffin tin, I used about a 1 tablespoon scoop. Place in preheated oven and bake about 12-15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and transfer cakes out of pan and place on a cooling rack, allow to cool completely.
  7. Repeat process with remaining batter, being sure to spray tin after each baking process.

For the Frosting-

  1. Place butter in a large bowl and beat on high until smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of cream to the mixture and mix on low until incorporated. Turn mixer off, scrape down the bowl, increase mixing speed to high and beat for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Place in a piping bag and pipe on cooled cakes.
  4. Place a Kiss or Hug in the center of the frosting, gently press sprinkles in the frosting around the chocolate candy and serve.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

*If you don't have heavy cream, milk can be used in it's place.

*If frosting is too thick, add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

*If you don't have a piping bag, simply place frosting in a zip top bag, snip the corner and pipe.

*Top with a Hershey's Hug or Kiss if desired.

*These are delicious as is, but can be topped with powdered sugar, frosting or a simple whipped cream.

*To make your own whipped cream place 1 cup of heavy cream in a large bowl and beat on high until it begins to thicken, add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and continue beating until thick. Spoon or pipe on top of cake.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 66Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 45mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g

Nutrition is gathered and calculated based on the ingredients used by Nutritionix. Nutrition can vary for a recipe based on numerous factors such as precision of the measurements, brands of products, freshness of ingredients or the source of the nutritional data.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts
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Strawberry Fool

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Strawberry Fool is one of the most luscious, yet simplest desserts around. Fresh strawberry puree is folded into homemade whipped cream and topped with a sweet shortbread cookie.

Strawberry Fool

Have you heard of a fool?  Well, you probably have but not in the sense that I’m talking about!  I’m sure everyone has heard of a food and maybe knows one or two.  But the type of fool I’m talking about is in reference food!

What exactly is a fool?

A fool is a dessert that dates back to the 16th century and originates from England.  The traditional fool starts out with a custard base.  To that pureed fruit is folded in, it’s chilled and served.  But, as time has progressed and people’s desire for the quick and easy surpassed tradition, the cooked custard has been replaced (at least here in the states) with a sweet, whipped cream.

Strawberry Fool

It’s been updated slightly and takes a fraction of the time.

So, the modern day fool is a lightly sweetened fruit puree that has been folded into freshly whipped cream.  It is one of the simplest desserts that you’ll ever make, but also one of the most amazing things that will ever grace your lips.

This dessert is extremely decadent, yet so easy to prepare.  It almost seems silly to be posting a recipe that is 5 ingredients and the hardest thing required is whipping cream.  But, here I am posting it anyway.  Because honestly, it would be a shame not to share such an amazingly easy recipe with all of you.

This is a dessert that can be enjoyed year around and would be especially amazing using all sorts of fresh fruit during the summer months.  But don’t let the lack of fresh fruit deter you from making this during the winter months, frozen fruit would definitely be sufficient.  So the next time you need an impressive and delicious dessert, don’t spend hours in the kitchen, spend less than 30 minutes from start to finish on a dessert that will wow your guests or special someone.

I kept this particular recipe simple and wanted to highlight the sweet flavor of the juicy strawberries.  I do think the addition of orange zest, lemon zest or lime zest would be an amazing addition.  Get creative and play with different flavor profiles.  You could all add a splash of grand mariner or any other flavored liquor.  The options are endless.

Strawberry Fool

Strawberry Fool

Yield: 2 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Strawberry fool is a luscious yet simple dessert. Fresh cream and homemade strawberry puree are folded together to create a dreamy dessert. Simply garnished with more berries and a delicious shortbread cookie.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 Tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Place strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Allow to sit for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the strawberries to macerate.
  2. Once the strawberries have had time to rest, remove about two-thirds of the berries and place in a food processor and puree.
  3. Transfer the puree back to the bowl with the remaining strawberry chunks. Toss to combine. Set aside.
  4. Place the powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla in a mixing bowl and beat on high until stiff peaks form. Be sure not to over mix.
  5. Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped mixture.
  6. Spoon into serving dishes, transfer to the fridge and allow to chill at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
  7. Garnish with additional strawberries and shortbread cookie, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 729Total Fat: 65gSaturated Fat: 41gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 50mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 30gProtein: 6g

Nutrition is gathered and calculated based on the ingredients used by Nutritionix. Nutrition can vary for a recipe based on numerous factors such as precision of the measurements, brands of products, freshness of ingredients or the source of the nutritional data.

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