FOOD
Alice in Wonderland Petit Fours
These delicate cakes are inspired by those from Alice in Wonderland - just be careful which ones you eat!
FOOD
Alice in Wonderland Petit Fours
These delicate cakes are inspired by those from Alice in Wonderland - just be careful which ones you eat!
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup shortening, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 3 egg whites
Glaze
- 2 lbs confectioner’s sugar
- 2/3 cup + 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp orange extract
- blue, pink and orange food coloring
Frosting
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tbsp shortening, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- red and blue food coloring
Steps
Cake Batter
- Cream the butter, shortening and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add to the butter mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the milk.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into the batter.
- Pour into a greased 9” square baking pan and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Slice a thin layer off each side of the cake to remove any excess browning.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out square, circle and star shapes.
- Place on a wire rack with a sheet of parchment paper underneath.
Glaze
- Combine the confectioner’s sugar, water and orange extract in a bowl with an electric mixer, beating until smooth.
- Divide into 3 bowls and dye it blue, pink and orange.
- Spoon the glaze over the tops and sides of the cakes, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Let dry and apply a second coat if necessary, allowing it to dry completely.
Frosting
- Beat the butter, shortening and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the confectioner’s sugar and milk until it reaches you desired consistency.
- Divide into 2 bowls and dye it red and blue.
- Place in piping bags fitted with small, round piping tips.
- Pipe “EAT ME” onto the cakes. Enjoy!