Beautiful Petit Fours Paula Deen
Delight your guests with Paula Deen's Beautiful Petit Fours, an irresistible recipe that transforms simple ingredients into elegant bite-sized cakes perfect for any occasion. These petit fours feature a moist, buttery cake flavored with a hint of almond and vanilla, cut into dainty cubes and coated in a glossy, customizable glaze. Whether you choose to tint the glaze with pastel hues or adorn each piece with sprinkles or edible flowers, these treats are as stunning as they are delicious. With a straightforward preparation process and a decorative touch, these petit fours are ideal for weddings, baby showers, or afternoon tea. Impress your crowd with this show-stopping recipe that’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 4 Large eggs
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons Hot water
- as needed Food coloring
- optional Decorative sprinkles or edible flowers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and a pinch of salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely. Once cool, transfer the cake onto a cutting board and trim the edges to make a neat rectangle.
Cut the cake into 1-inch cubes. Arrange the cubes on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to catch excess glaze.
For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and a few drops of food coloring of your choice in a bowl. Stir until smooth and pourable.
Using a spoon or a small ladle, pour the glaze over each cake cube, ensuring all sides are covered. You may need to repeat this process for complete coverage.
Allow the glaze to set completely. Decorate with sprinkles or edible flowers if desired.
Serve and enjoy these elegant, bite-sized treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3886 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 773 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 388 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 908.7 g | 330% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 895.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
