Sometimes I have a hard time focusing on one thing for a long period of time.
I’ll be writing a blog post and go to check who commented on my last status update. 10 times.
I’ll be in the middle of baking cookies and think to myself, “I should really bleach my whites…”
I’ll check the yahoo home page to find out that Ryan Gosling saved a woman’s life, then I begin to think of Kristan’s “Hey girl..” photos.
And don’t even get me started on Pinterest…it inspires and stresses me out at the same time.
Please tell me this is somewhat normal. Or maybe I have ADD. For real.
But sometimes this can be a good thing. Like when you buy these…
and end up with this…
True story! Try it.
Mmm, cherry vanilla.
Now, how about those petit fours pictured way up there!?
What is a petit four anyways?! A tiny cake. A tiny, multi-layered cake enrobed in a vanilla coating (in this case). YUM!
The best part about using the candy coating (versus say…white chocolate or fondant) is you can pick up these little cuties. Finger Food. No messy, sticky chocolate that never fully sets or dealing with fondant – I mean fondant looks nice and all, but that’s about where the compliments stop.
These are the easiest petit fours you will make!
Easy Petit Fours
yield: 12 petit four mini-cakes
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1 package Vanilla CandiQuik
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1 prepared pound cake (16 oz size - I used Sara Lee!)
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4 Tbsp frosting (I used Duncan Hines Frosting Creations in White Chocolate Raspberry)
Directions:
1. Cut your pound cake into even slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Trim off the brown edges.
2. Cut 1″ squares out of the pound cake using a knife or small cookie cutter. Each mini cake will have 3 layers.
3. Spread a small amount of frosting between the two bottom layers and gently press down to compress.
4. Melt CandiQuik according to package directions (this is where you could add the Duncan Hines Frosting Creations powder if desired!).
5. Coat the mini cakes completely in the candy coating. The best method to coat these is to place the mini cake on your fork, carefully lower into the CandiQuik and use a wide spoon to pour the coating over the cake.
6. Slide onto wax paper to dry. (Use both utensils to remove from the fork so you don’t tip your cake over!) Decorate. Voila!
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Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:17 am
What a great idea! And these are beautiful! I’d like to invite you to Sweet & Simple Sunday!!
http://cupsbykim.blogspot.com/2012/03/sweet-simple-sunday-3.html
Hope you can stop by and link up!
Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7:23 pm
What a great way to use those packets! I must get me some. I keep forgetting to buy them. These treats are super gorgeous. Love them!
Monday, April 9, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I keep looking at those packets but I haven’t gotten any yet!!! I love elegant these little cakes look. My favorite though is the center of pearl sprinkles in the centers:-)
Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 4:54 am
These look awesome!! How do you take them off the fork without getting finger marks all over your cake?
Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 8:26 am
Hi Diana, I actually don’t even touch them, I simply use two utensils to remove them (the fork I use to dip them on and then a spoon/knife to help “scoot” or push them onto the wax paper.
Hope this helps!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:28 pm
i didnt know you could mix the DH flavor packets with candiquik???????? for real???
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Isn’t that cool! They are powder-based, so I couldn’t see why they wouldn’t work…and I was right!
Friday, May 4, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Must the cake be kept in the fridge till serving time?
Can they be prepared a day ahead?
Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:28 am
Hi Evelyn,
There is really no need to store in the fridge (unless using a perishable frosting). And yes, they can be prepared a day (or two) ahead of time (the coating seals everything in and your cake will stay nice and moist)!
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:11 pm
I have GOT to try petit fours! Pray for me!
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Friday, May 25, 2012 at 7:33 am
Yes, you should. You will dominate them!
Thanks for stopping by. -Sarah
Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 11:42 am
Love this idea! I am going to make them for a baby shower next week! one question… how many does one pound/ one package of candiquick yield? I need about 40 and don’t want to make multiple trips to the store for more items… thanks!!!
Monday, June 4, 2012 at 7:15 am
Hi Cari – I was able to make 12 petit fours out of 1 pound cake and 1 package of CandiQuik.. So to be safe, if you need 40+ I would get 4 pound cakes (then you have a little room for error, too) and 4 packages of CandiQuik. You may have a little CandiQuik leftover, but just let it harden and store in an airtight container in the cupboard until you are ready to melt it again – it has a long shelf life and can be reheated many times! Hope this helps, Sarah
Monday, May 6, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Love this!! I’m going to make them for a birthday party. Any thoughts on making them in advance & freezing them? Xoxo
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:56 am
Hi Nicole, I’ve never personally froze them, but I know they would be good if you made them a few days in advance and stored them in an airtight container. Good luck!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:46 am
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try them! Xoxo