Nut-Free Petit Fours
Delight your guests with these elegant Nut-Free Petit Fours, a charming twist on the classic bite-sized treat! Perfectly tender and buttery cake squares are coated in a silky vanilla glaze, ensuring each bite is irresistibly sweet and smooth. Crafted without nuts, this recipe is ideal for those with allergies while still delivering sophistication and flavor to your dessert table. Simple yet visually stunning, add a pop of colorful icing or a sprinkle of decoration to customize these dainty morsels for any occasion, from tea parties to festive celebrations. With straightforward steps and an approachable prep time, these petite beauties are a show-stopper that anyone can master.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 170 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 300 grams Confectioners' sugar
- 30 milliliters Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for icing)
- optional Food coloring
- as needed Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides for easy removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing it using the parchment paper overhangs.
Once cooled, carefully cut the cake into small squares, about 1 to 1.5 inches wide, for the perfect petit four size.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, water, and vanilla extract (for icing) until smooth. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve your preferred hue.
Place a cooling rack over a sheet of parchment paper or a tray. This will catch any drips as you ice the petits fours.
Dip each cake square into the icing, ensuring all sides are covered. Use a fork or toothpick to assist in handling them without creating fingerprints or marks on the icing.
Place the iced petit fours on the cooling rack. Decorate immediately with sprinkles before the icing sets.
Allow the icing to harden completely before serving or packing them for later. This might take about an hour.
Enjoy your beautiful nut-free petit fours as a delightful and elegant dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.9 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.8 g | 474% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 944 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 1921 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 697.6 g | 254% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 511.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.1 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 701 mg | 15% | |
*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.
