Miniature Chocolate Rainbow Fondant Cake

Ingredients:

For Chocolate Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup boiling water

For Rainbow Fondant:

• Store-bought fondant in various colors (or homemade fondant dyed with food coloring)
• Powdered sugar for dusting

For Assembly:

• Buttercream frosting (optional)
• Edible glitter or decorations (optional)

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Prepare Chocolate Cake Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour mini cake pans or silicone molds.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

1. In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the addition of milk.
2. Mix until just combined.
3. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

Step 5: Bake Chocolate Cakes

1. Pour the batter into prepared mini cake pans or molds.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Allow the cakes to cool completely.

Step 6: Roll Out Fondant

1. Dust a clean surface with powdered sugar.
2. Roll out each color of fondant into thin sheets using a rolling pin.
3. Cut out strips of different colors to create a rainbow pattern.

Step 7: Cover Cakes with Fondant

1. Optionally, frost each mini cake with buttercream to create a smooth surface.
2. Carefully drape the rolled fondant over each cake, smoothing it down to cover the sides.
3. Trim any excess fondant from the bottom.

Step 8: Assemble and Decorate

1. Stack the miniature chocolate rainbow fondant cakes if desired.
2. Add additional decorations like edible glitter or fondant shapes.

Step 9: Enjoy Serve and enjoy these delightful Miniature Chocolate Rainbow Fondant Cakes. Capture the attention and admiration of your guests with these colorful and delicious treats.

These Miniature Chocolate Rainbow Fondant Cakes are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for the taste buds. Perfect for celebrations or as a creative baking project, they bring joy with every bite.