Low Sodium Petit Fours
Indulge guilt-free in these Low Sodium Petit Fours, a delightful twist on the classic French treat. Perfect for parties or afternoon tea, these bite-sized cakes are crafted with high-quality ingredients like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a tangy lemon glaze to deliver exquisite flavor without the excess salt. The recipe guides you through baking a tender, vanilla-infused sponge cake, then cutting it into elegant shapes and coating each piece in a smooth, customizable glaze—add food coloring for a colorful surprise! Ready in under an hour, these low-sodium, visually stunning petit fours are the ideal sweet treat for anyone looking to enjoy the finer things in life while maintaining a health-conscious lifestyle. Serve them at room temperature for a dainty dessert that will impress all your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 400 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, use a sharp knife or a small round cookie cutter to cut the cake into small squares or rounds.
In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water to create a glaze, stirring until smooth. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring for variety.
Set a wire rack over a baking sheet to catch drips, then dip each cake piece into the glaze, ensuring they're completely covered. Let excess glaze drip off.
Place the glazed petit fours on the wire rack and allow the glaze to set at room temperature, about 30-45 minutes.
Once the glaze has set, serve the low sodium petit fours or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.0 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.2 g | 621% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1250 mg | 417% | |
| Sodium | 1046 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 805.6 g | 293% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 599.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 825 mg | 18% | |
*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.
