Vanilla Backyard Bugs And/Or Sweet Rides Cakelets

The idea behind Vanilla Backyard Bugs And/Or Sweet Rides Cakelets is to create a fun and visually appealing dessert that combines the sweetness of cake with the excitement of bugs and toy cars. It’s a great treat for kids’ parties or any occasion where you want to add a touch of whimsy to your dessert table.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Vanilla Backyard Bugs And/Or Sweet Rides Cakelets

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 6 drop Food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup Buttercream frosting
• 12 pieces Assorted gummy insects
• 12 pieces Toy cars or trucks (cleaned)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cakelet pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. If desired, add food coloring to the batter and mix well.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared cakelet pan, filling each cavity halfway.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakelets to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cakelets are cooled, frost them with buttercream frosting.
11. Decorate each cakelet with an assortment of gummy insects and place a toy car or truck on top.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.