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Copycat Dot Cakes: Easy Viral Mini Cake Recipe

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Copycat Dot Cakes are adorable miniature cakes inspired by the viral dessert trend. Made with soft cake layers, creamy buttercream frosting, and colorful decorative dots, they are perfect for birthdays, parties, and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Gel food coloring
  • Sprinkles and decorative pearls for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and line a baking pan.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
  6. Add vanilla extract.
  7. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Cool completely.
  10. Cut cake into circles using a round cutter.
  11. Prepare buttercream frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla.
  12. Stack cake layers with frosting.
  13. Apply a crumb coat and chill.
  14. Frost smoothly.
  15. Decorate with colorful buttercream dots and sprinkles.
  16. Refrigerate briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
  • Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Chill cakes before decorating.
  • Use a piping bag for precise dots.
  • Boxed cake mix may be substituted.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Customize colors to match your event theme.
  • Practice dot placement before decorating all cakes.
  • Use high-quality butter for the best buttercream flavor.

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