Description
Cake cups are a fun and convenient way to enjoy your favorite cake flavors in an easy-to-serve, portable format. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a sweet treat on the go, these individual dessert cups layer moist cake, creamy frosting, and delicious toppings. Customize them with different flavors and decorations for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
(Makes about 12 cake cups)
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- For Assembly & Toppings:
- Clear plastic cups (8 oz or 9 oz)
- Crushed cookies, sprinkles, or fruit for topping
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in heavy cream and vanilla until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Assemble the Cake Cups:
- Cut the cooled cake into small cubes.
- In each cup, layer cake pieces, frosting, and repeat.
- Add toppings like crushed cookies, sprinkles, or fruit.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes if serving chilled.
Notes
- Try different cake flavors like chocolate, red velvet, or lemon.
- Swap buttercream for whipped cream for a lighter version.
- Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or baby showers!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Cake Cups, Mini Cakes, Portable Desserts, Party Treats, Cup Desserts