Mini Fancy Party Cakes

Fancy Party Cakes at thebensonstreet.com

Now that the holidays are behind us, it is time to brighten up the winter months. How about throwing a party to brighten the cold days. Have some fun in the kitchen. I love frosting, cakes, cookies, you know all the sweetness. It all is just amazing. Like these mini fancy party cakes. They are delicious. You will definitely want more than one, but they are prefect for showers, get togethers and holiday parties. 

Yummy Fancy Mini Cakes at thebensonstreet.com

These adorable fancy cakes are like a two bite cupcake. They are small, but they are packed with yumminess. Add cute holiday cupcake liners to serve them in and bam, you’ve got an impressive treat.

Mini Fancy Party Cakes at thebensonstreet.com

To start the cake is over the pound cake variety. Then each cake is frosted and then rolled in nuts. Yum! Top them off with a cute holiday toothpick to add to the holiday fun.

Fancy Mini Party Cakes perfect for showers and parties at thebensonstreet.com

I’ve served these awesome cakes at baby showers, church events and then as a snack (from the leftovers). The other great thing is these cakes can be made ahead of time and then frozen. Perfect to prepare for a big event ahead of time, like a Christmas or New Year’s party.

Fancy Mini Party Cakes at thebensonstreet.com

 Whip some up and enjoy some time at your holiday get togethers this year!

Fancy Party Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • vanilla

For the topping:

  • 3 cups walnuts
  • 3 cups unsalted roasted peanuts

Directions

For the cake:

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add 6 beaten eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients.  Bake in a greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Allow cake to cool. Cut cake into fourths. Cut each fourth into 25 pieces 1 by 1 inch pieces. Freeze for a couple of hours or until frozen. Remove 10 cakes at a time to frost and leave the others in the freezer.

For the frosting:

Mix all ingredients until smooth.

For the  topping:

Blend together walnuts and peanuts in a blender. Place in a shallow dish for rolling cakes after frosting.

To finish frost cakes with frosting on all sides and then roll in the chopped nuts. Return to freezer. Remove from freezer an hour before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

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I’m Emily, a mom and wife with a passion for crafting, celebrating holidays, and creating memorable moments. From Idaho to the world, The Benson Street is a treasure trove of easy, fun DIY projects, delightful printables, and delicious recipes. With over a decade of experience in blogging and a love for all things seasonal, I’m here to share my tips, ideas, and occasional mishaps. Join me in adding a dash of joy and creativity to every day! Read more…

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