Praline Petits Fours
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Praline Petits Fours are elegant little cakes bursting with the rich flavour of praline pieces and caramel sauce. Made with butter, eggs and vanilla, these delicate treats come together in just 15 minutes of preparation, followed by 30 minutes in the oven. Finished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and brown sugar, they are perfect for anyone seeking a sophisticated dessert or fancy bake to impress guests.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract(optional)
- 100 gpraline pieces
- 50 gcaramel sauce
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gbaking powder
- 120 mLunsalted milk
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: To prevent the praline pieces from sticking, lightly dust the muffin tin with confectioners' sugar.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Beat just until combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
To make the caramel sauce, combine the brown sugar, salt, and 50mL of water in a small saucepan.
Tip: Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 8
To assemble, place a small spoonful of praline pieces in the center of each cooled cake.
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