Mini Tin Cakes Recipe
Mini Tin Cakes are adorable, bite-sized treats baked right in small tins. Perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or as a fun baking project with kids. Soft, fluffy, and customizable with your favorite toppings, these little cakes are as cute as they are delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- Optional: chocolate chips sprinkles, or fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line small tins with parchment.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Fold in extras like chocolate chips or fruit.
- Spoon batter into tins, filling ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before removing from tins.
- Top with frosting, glaze, or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Swap milk for buttermilk for extra fluffiness.
- Add cocoa powder for chocolate mini cakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.