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Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🥵 Grease and flour a mini muffin tin or line with mini cupcake liners.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup butter, water, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. 🔥
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. 👩🍳
- Pour the warm cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Fill & Bake
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, fill the mini muffin cups about 3/4 full with the batter. 🧁
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. ✅
- Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Make the Chocolate Glaze
- In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/4 cup cocoa powder and milk, whisking until smooth. 👩🍳
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth and thick.
- Stir in chopped pecans if using. 🌰
Step 5: Dip & Decorate
- Dip the top of each cooled cake bite into the warm glaze, letting any excess drip off. 🤤
- Place on a wire rack to set. For an extra touch, sprinkle with chopped pecans or a pinch of sea salt. ✨
🎉 Tips for the Best Texas Sheet Cake Bites 🎉
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This ensures everything mixes smoothly for a better texture.
- Don’t Overfill the Muffin Cups: Keep it at 3/4 full for the perfect bite-sized cake.
- Make Ahead: These bites stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Perfect for party prep! 🥳
- Add a Twist: Want a different flavor? Try adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter for a mocha kick! ☕
🍰 Why You’ll Love These Cake Bites 🍰
These Texas Sheet Cake Bites are:
- Rich & Chocolaty 🍫
- Soft & Moist 😋
- Perfectly Portable 🚀
- Quick & Easy to Make ⏰
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If you give these Texas Sheet Cake Bites a try, let me know how they turned out! Tag me on social media 📸 and use the hashtag #CookingAndBakingDelights. I can’t wait to see your delicious creations! 🤩
What’s your favorite bite-sized treat? Let me know in the comments! 🍪👇
Happy Baking! ❤️
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