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Luau Mini Cakes

These delicate looking Luau Mini Cakes are easier to make than you may think, especially with a little help from some silicone molds. Use any cake box mix flavor, crush some graham crackers, find some edible pearl sprinkles and order some molds to help with this elegant beach scene.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Cake mix of desired flavor along with ingredients to make it
  • White Chocolate
  • Food coloring or chocolate candy melts in desired colors
  • Edible pearls and pearl dust optional
  • Graham crackers crushed, about 4-5 for sand effect
  • Buttercream frosting my recipe HERE or store bought icing.
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 tsp vanilla and 2 tbsp water (for a quick glaze)

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions
 

  • Melt chocolate candy and fill molds, then jiggle to release bubbles. If using white, use desired food coloring to add color. Refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes or more, than carefully unmold.
  • Bake mini Bundt cakes, using box cake directions.
  • Let cool in pan for 5-8 minutes, then unmold onto cooling rack and let cool completely.
  • Next, quick glaze the cake by whisking together 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and 2-4 tbsp water (depending on how thick you want it) Brush on cake evenly.
  • Start decorating. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top and on sides of mini cake, then pipe some buttercream frosting in the middle and add some molded chocolate shapes.
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