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mini easter bundt cakes


  • Author: Valentina Lewis
  • Total Time: 35-50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini bundt cakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

🎂 These Mini Easter Bundt Cakes are a fun and festive treat, perfect for celebrating spring with family and friends. Enjoy the delightful chocolate cake with decorative PEEPS for an unforgettable dessert experience.


Ingredients

– 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix

– 1 box chocolate instant pudding mix

– 4 large eggs

– 2/3 cup vegetable oil

– 1 cup sour cream

– 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk

– 2 cups powdered sugar

– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 1/4 cup butter, melted

– 2 tablespoons milk

– Oreo crumbs for decoration

– Bunny-shaped marshmallow PEEPS


Instructions

First Step: Prepare Your Equipment and Preheat. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease mini bundt cake pans mid-sized pans work best for an ideal baking time and shape, but true mini pans are also good, bearing in mind adjusted baking durations.

Second Step: Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the devil’s food cake mix and chocolate instant pudding mix to ensure even dispersion of leavening agents and flavor enhancers.

Third Step: Combine Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the 4 large eggs with 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup sour cream, and 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk until smooth. This ensures moisture and a tender crumb in every mini bundt cake.

Fourth Step: Incorporate Dry and Wet. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing gently to avoid overworking the batter, which can make cakes dense. Mix until just combined for a light, airy result.

Fifth Step: Fill and Bake. Pour batter into the prepared pans, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising. Bake for approximately 17–20 minutes for mid-sized mini pans; for true mini pans, reduce baking time to 8–10 minutes. Use a toothpick inserted into the center to check doneness cakes are ready when it comes out clean.

Sixth Step: Cooling. Allow the mini bundt cakes to cool completely in the pans before removing to prevent breakage. Transfer to a wire rack for cooling if desired.

Seventh Step: Prepare Chocolate Icing. Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 2 tablespoons milk to create a smooth glaze. Adjust milk quantity to reach desired drizzle consistency.

Final Step: Decorate and Serve. Drizzle the chocolate icing over each cooled mini bundt cake. While still wet, sprinkle Oreo crumbs to simulate a bunny popping out of a hole, then gently press a bunny-shaped marshmallow PEEP into the center to secure it in place. Serve immediately or store wrapped until ready to enjoy.

Notes

👧 Kids can enjoy decorating by adding icing and sprinkles.
🕒 Prepare cakes a day in advance for convenience.
🍬 Use leftover Easter PEEPS or any color to match your theme.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooling and Decorating Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini bundt cake
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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