Mini Bundt Cakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Tins

   3 min

   Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan ovens) or gas mark 4 to ensure it's hot enough for baking. Melt 25g of butter and use a pastry brush to generously coat the wells of your mini bundt tins. Once greased, sprinkle a little plain flour into each well, making sure to shake off any excess to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   5 min

   In a mixing bowl, combine 150g of butter and 125g of caster sugar along with a pinch of salt. Use an electric whisk to beat the mixture until it reaches a light and creamy consistency, which should take about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the 3 eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next for a smooth batter.

3. 3

   Sift Dry Ingredients and Add Cocoa

   4 min

   In a separate bowl, mix 175g of plain flour with 1 tsp of baking powder. Sift this dry mixture into the creamy batter, stirring gently until the mixture is smooth and well combined. In another small bowl, combine 2 tsp of cocoa powder with 3 tablespoons of milk, mixing until it forms a smooth paste, then set aside.

4. 4

   Layer the Batter in Tins

   4 min

   Take a tablespoon of the plain batter and carefully spoon it into each prepared bundt tin, filling them about a third of the way. Next, take the remaining plain batter and gently fold in the cocoa mixture, then distribute this chocolate batter evenly among the molds on top of the plain batter, creating a lovely marbled effect.

5. 5

   Bake the Mini Bundt Cakes

   30 min

   Place the filled bundt tins in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a skewer into the center of a cake; it should come out clean when they are perfectly baked. Once done, let the cakes cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. 6

   Dust with Icing Sugar

   2 min

   Once the cakes have completely cooled, take 1 tablespoon of icing sugar and dust it generously over the top of each mini bundt cake for a sweet finishing touch. Now they are ready to be served and enjoyed, perfect for any occasion!