Looking for an adorable sweet treat that will wow and brighten up the season? These Little House Cakes are a Family-Friendly dessert everyone will love.
They are so super cute and really easy to make. My kiddos have so much fun with them. We get lots of giggles, and they make perfect little snacks to pass out to teachers and friends.
They are so cute and easy to make, my kids love them. They’ll be perfect to serve at work parties, in school classes, or when hosting friends in your home.
Little House Cakes Recipe
We love to make fun desserts, and the kids love when they can help out. These Little House Cakes are really simple to make and even easier to devour. ? If you and your kids enjoy making holiday decorative treats you’ll love these Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies.
Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, optional
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon juice (lemon, pineapple, etc.)
- Powdered sugar for garnish or frosting and candies
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325F and oil your little house pan.
- Place the room temperature egg whites in a bowl and whip with a mixer for 4 minutes, until smooth peaks form. If you are having a hard time achieving the soft peak stage, add a teaspoon of cream of tartar and continue whipping.
- Start adding the sugar gradually – about 1/4 cup every 30 seconds, until fully incorporated.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into a small bowl and then add to the eggs, along with the salt, vanilla, and juice. Mix well with a spatula or spoon.
- Portion 1/4 cup portions of batter into your mini house molds.
- Bake 18-22 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake thoroughly before frosting or sprinkling on powdered sugar
Family-Friendly Christmas Dessert
There are so many different things you can sprinkle on top of these adorable Little House Cakes. The presentation ideas are endless with these cakes. My family has so much fun making and eating this dessert we often make them throughout the year.
This recipe for Little House Cake is a holiday favorite that will be perfect to serve at Christmas. The recipe can easily be doubled for bigger gatherings and it’s sure to please the whole family, even our picky family.
Little House Cakes Family-Friendly Desserts are so unique and fun they are perfect for parties and gifts. You can make them in advance, store them in the fridge, and take it out right before you are ready to serve or package them up as gifts.
The ingredients are simple, but the flavor is out of this world. It’s not too rich or heavy so you won’t have that heavy feeling afterward. Even better, it’s easy enough for kids to help in the kitchen (yes, they are easier to make than they look).
FAQs About Little House Cakes Christmas Dessert
What are some toppings that can be added to Little cakes?
Most people who eat Little cakes prefer a combination of toppings. However, the most common topping is powdered sugar. However, my kids also like to add chocolate drizzle or sprinkles with either chocolate or strawberry ice cream on the side.
What is the best way to store little cakes?
There are three ways to store your little cakes. You can put them in the fridge, the freezer, or in a container.
Put them in the fridge:
This is a good way to store them if you plan on eating your little cakes within a few days.
Put them in the freezer:
This is a good way to store them for six months to one year.
Keep them in a storage container, I love this one:
This is a good way to store your cake if you plan on eating it within 1-2 days.
What are the dimensions of the little house cakes?
Depending on the pan you use, I used this baking pan mold. Each house is slightly different but they are approximately 3″ to 4″ each.
Are the Little House Cake pans dishwasher safe?
I use a sponge a dish soap and towel dry. These come clean very easily.
Have fun making these adorable little house cakes!
Little House Cakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F and oil your little house pan.
- Place the room temperature egg whites in a bowl and whip with a mixer for 4 minutes, until smooth peaks form. If you are having a hard time achieving the soft peak stage, add a teaspoon of cream of tartar and continue whipping.
- Start adding the sugar gradually - about 1/4 cup every 30 seconds, until fully incorporated.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into a small bowl and then add to the eggs, along with the salt, vanilla and juice. Mix well with a spatula or spoon.
- Portion 1/4 cup portions of batter into your mini house molds.
- Bake 18-22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake thoroughly before frosting or sprinkling on powdered sugar
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