Mini Kuchen: 7 Delightful Secrets to Sweet Happiness
Light and buttery mini cakes with a tender crumb, these Mini Kuchen are perfect for topping with berries, glaze, or powdered sugar—ideal for teatime, parties, or anytime you want a sweet bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini cake pan or muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon batter evenly into mini cake pans or muffin cups.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter—this keeps the texture light and tender.
- Top with fresh berries, sweetened condensed milk, or powdered sugar for added flavor and charm.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- These freeze well—just thaw and decorate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg