Mini Christmas Cakes
Joyful little treats for the holidays: a funfetti‑style sheet cake baked, cut into rounds, stacked with buttercream, and topped with holiday sprinkles.
Servings: 10 Mini Cakes
Calories: 801kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Medium bowl
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- circle cookie cutter
- piping bag
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup red and green sprinkles jimmies work best
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Add sour cream, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined. Gently fold in sprinkles.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- While cooling, prepare frosting: beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cake is cool, use a round cookie cutter (about 2–3 inches wide) to cut out circles. Stack 2 layers with frosting between each.
- Frost the top of each mini cake and decorate with holiday sprinkles.
Notes
- Use red & green jimmie sprinkles so colors stay bright (avoid ones that bleed).
- A 9×13 pan, parchment lining, and full cooling time are key.
- Stack same‑sized rounds for uniform mini cakes.
- For gifting: wrap each in a little box or clear bag with ribbon.
- Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3‑4 days.
- Make‑ahead: You can bake the sheet cake a day ahead, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate. Then cut and frost on the day of serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 84g | Vitamin A: 1267IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg