Butterscotch Petits Fours
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Petits Fours are delicate individual cakes featuring rich butterscotch flavour. Made with unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and flour, these elegant treats are finished with smooth buttercream and butterscotch sauce. Taking just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake, they suit anyone looking to impress with a sophisticated small cake that combines classic baking techniques with indulgent butterscotch appeal.
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Ingredients
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlunsalted milk
- 400 gbuttercream
- 150 gbutterscotch sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Ensure the parchment paper is large enough to accommodate the trays.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the sugar.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid incorporating air.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the large eggs until well combined.
Tip: Ensure the eggs are fully incorporated for a smooth batter.
- 5
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the saucepan, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add the unsalted milk and stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Tip: If lumps remain, gently stir again.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly among 8-10 mini muffin tin cups.
Tip: Fill the cups about 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check every 5 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- 9
Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help prevent the cakes from breaking.
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