Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this German chocolate poundcake bites masterpiece that brings rich, indulgent flavors into bite-sized perfection. Moist cake layers, coconut-pecan frosting, and delicate chocolate notes combine for an irresistible dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and prepare mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar until achieving a pale, airy consistency with soft peaks.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete blending after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, leavening agents, and salt – creating a uniform mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk to maintain smooth batter texture.
- Distribute batter evenly into mini muffin cavities, filling approximately two-thirds of each cup’s volume.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring for perfect doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean and dry.
- Allow bites to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, enabling gentle cooling and easier removal.
- Transfer bite-sized cakes to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and even mixing.
- Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a tender crumb texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend and add xanthan gum.
- Enhance chocolate flavor by using high-quality dark cocoa powder and adding a splash of strong coffee to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 117 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg