Okay, these are so cute! Trim and discard edges of cake. Cool in pans on wire racks 30 minutes. ★☆ Remove top pan. The cake was absolutely delicious! Prepare Basic Vanilla Cake Batter as directed. I'm just a girl obsessed with breakfast, spouting out 90's pop culture and salted everything because life is too short for bland. To coat, you must do it at a warm to almost very warm temperature through the glazing process. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Repeat with all of the cake pieces. I’m allowing myself the joys of walking in a path predetermined for me. Spread top of 1 cooled cake (in pan) with spreadable fruit. For an easy supper that you can depend on, we picked out some of our tried-and-true favorites that have gotten us through even the busiest of days. What does it mean? Learn how your comment data is processed. Add in the Americolor bright white. An American Buttercream works best since it will set along with the icing. (calm down internet… this is a simple/cheat/easy version of pouring fondant… everyone… it’s going to be. Do not remove cakes from pans. If so for how long? Keywords: cake, petit fours, vanilla, Mother’s Day. Pour into a greased sheet pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. But, if you’re like me, and you are in the thick of infertility, I wrote this post last Mother’s Day and I hope it can help you as much as it helped me. I will do it until my last breath! You will want to add some kind of food coloring to the mixture or it will be too translucent. Bake because you love the person you’re doing it for. Learning to live without a functioning pancreas since 2016 (T1D holla!!!). It should come out clean. Cover and freeze cake 1 to 2 hours. You can bake them not just for Mother’s Day, but also for a tea party, for an event, to sub for boring cupcakes, or just because you need to stress bake. 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering pan Whether you're cooking for yourself or for a family, these easy dinners are sure to leave everyone satisfied and stress-free. I made these for my granddaughters 10th birthday party and the 9 little girls in attendance loved them! Run an offset spatula under and around sides of cake to release from pan. I use a typical cookie sheet (15×21). Cake density is paramount. Everybody understands the stuggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. Yay, Debi! ★☆ Thank you! Bake through the happiness, the pain, the celebrations. Place in a zip-top plastic freezer bag (do not seal). It should rise to a 3/4 – 1 inch thick cake. Not that I don’t have a wonderful mother, but it’s more about the fact that I’m not one. Copyright 2015-2016. People, by about day three of these cakes hanging out in my house at room temperature, they hit their stride. Am I able to freeze them? Don’t be afraid to make them up to five days in advance! MyRecipes.com is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. . I don’t usually need to make more frosting but that’s great to know! These batters can be baked in many different pans. ★☆. and obviously your tasty creations! Okay, so now that we’ve got the logistics out of the way, you can execute these Vanilla Petit Fours any way your heart desires. Pouring fondant is just a fancy term for white chocolate icing. Step 4. And, they are doable, so very doable. Spread top of 1 cooled cake (in pan) with spreadable fruit. Sorry last question, should I store them in the fridge? Prepare Basic Vanilla Cake Batter as directed. I made these for my granddaughters 10th birthday. Vanilla Petit Fours just seem to be something that I make on Mothers’ Day, but you do you boo! || Glaze || Melt white chocolate in a double boiler. I’m wondering if this cake recipe will make enough batter for 3 layers. Your words and work are beautiful Karlee! Hey guys, Karlee here! So, bake on my friends! Bake at 350 in 2 lightly greased parchment paper-lined (15- x 10-inch) jelly-roll pans 15 to 17 minutes. 1 cup … (yum for chocolate ganache!). Our petit fours are the ultimate expression of versatility and good taste. What size sheet pan did you use for these single layer petit fours? Recipe included! I freaking love hearing this . That’s why I always use a pound cake recipe for my petit fours. Chocolate chip cookies are my kryptonite. If you decide that you HAVE to have filling in your cakes, I suggest only doing a very small layer. Add to the double boiler with the melted white chocolate and fold. We also love Jesus! ★☆ In a separate bowl, sift the powdered sugar, and add the corn syrup and hot water and stir until smooth. I don’t have the answers. Step 2. Bake because you can. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I just wanted to know, how should they be stored? They are easier than you think if you follow these simple tricks. And we too are Jesus Lovers! I was going to fill them with chocolate ganache. Add the vanilla. So, along with this recipe, I’m also giving you my tips on how to make the perfect petit four every time! Drop a frozen petit four cake presentation side down into the icing and turn over with a fork making sure the whole cake is coated. Tint Vanilla Buttercream Frosting with desired amount of food coloring, and beat until blended. All Rights Reserved. Rate this recipe And, definitely bake these Vanilla Petit Fours, mmkay? Pour batter into 2 lightly greased parchment paper-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pans. Once cake has cooled, cut into 1-inch square shapes and place in the freezer for about two hours until set. Or should they be in an airtight container at room temp? Pour batter into 2 lightly greased parchment paper-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pans. These are beautiful!!! Thank you for getting back to me! (I had around 75 petit fours) Thanks for posting! I had a hard time with the icing, actually had to make a second batch because I ran out. Pipe frosting onto each cake square. , YAYAYAYAY!!! Cool as directed. Bake at 350 in 2 greased and floured (8-inch) square pans 30 to 34 minutes. Hi, I just made them and I had trouble with the glace, it came out very thick so it was difficult to coat the cake. I’ve never really thought I’d ever find this place, and I’m still wary of it’s presence. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. I keep reading mixed reviews about storing them in the fridge. Hey peg! Dan Akroyd is my spirit animal. Will this stay forever? Makes them even better. Step 1. I adore taking pictures, Daniel, quoting movies and dancing alone in my kitchen. Follow our guide below for perfect layers every time. Snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole. 1 cup sugar Remove and discard top piece of parchment paper. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Hope this helps! From chips and dip to one-bite apps, finger foods are the perfect way to kick off a party. For frosting embellishments, use your favorite frosting recipe and pipe designs on top of petit fours. Keep the pouring fondant warm and reheat as necessary to ensure a perfect coating.