Not everyone has cake baking tins and then there are those who would rather serve mini cakes as opposed to a full-sized cake. This mini cake recipe requires just a few basic ingredients and a sheet pan. Since the sponge cake will be thinner, it will also cook faster which is an added bonus.

Sponge cake tips

There are many different sponge cake recipes out there so you really can choose your favourite. Calculate the volume of your baking sheet before you begin. This way, you can compare this to the volume of a cake baking tin. With this information, you can compare these volumes to determine how much of the mixture you need to pour into each of your pans. You will not need to bake the cake as long since it will be thinner than your usual cake. Once baked, you need to allow them to cool to room temperature. In the meantime, you can make the icing.

Mini cake recipe frosting ingredients:

  • 8 egg whites
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Method:

  • To begin, you need to place some water in a pot and heat until it starts to simmer.
  • Now place the sugar and egg whites in a bowl and place the bowl over the pot with simmering water. The bottom of the bowl should not touch the water.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar together until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is nice and hot. The mixture should reach 160 degrees.
  • Remove the bowl from the pot of simmering water and whisk with your mixer on medium high until you get a beautiful, glossy meringue. It should be stiff enough that it does not fall when held upside down.
  • By now, the bottom of the bowl should have also cooled to room temperature.
  • Remove the whisk attachment and use the paddle attachment to incorporate the butter one tablespoon at a time. Use the mixer on a medium low speed.
  • Once all the butter is added, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix well on medium high.
  • If it does not seem to come together as it should, refrigerate for about 5 minutes and mix again.
  • Add the salt and vanilla and mix well.

Putting it all together

Now that you have all of the elements, you can start putting them together following these steps:

  • Use a round cookie cutter to cut out round shapes of sponge cake. You will need two or three pieces of sponge cake for each mini cake.
  • Place one piece of sponge on a plate.
  • Use a piping bag to apply the icing to the top and stick another piece of cake on top. If you like, you can trace the rim of the cake and leave the centre empty. Fill the centre with some jam, chocolate, creamy caramel or another filling you like.
  • You can repeat this if you want a taller cake or you can stop here if it is tall enough.
  • Cover the entire exterior surface of the cake together with icing.
  • Chill the cake for a few minutes before you apply another layer of icing and smooth it out.
  • You can top it off as you please. For example, you can apply some melted chocolate over the top and allow it to drip over the sides and garnish with decorative pieces of chocolate.

This mini cake recipe is perfect for making portions for each guest. You don’t have to worry about the mess of cutting the cake for everyone after dinner. Each of your guests will get their own perfectly crafted and decorated cake that you can serve quickly and easily.