Description
Mini Chinese Sponge Cakes are light, fluffy, and sweet little treats that pair beautifully with various toppings like nuts, granola, and fresh berries. A versatile dessert, perfect for tea time or any special occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
1/4 cup granola
Fresh berries (optional)
Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Spoon the batter into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, garnish with your choice of chopped nuts, granola, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
For a different fruit variation, try using raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries as toppings.
Experiment with nuts like pecans or hazelnuts for variety.
For extra sweetness, drizzle with honey, chocolate sauce, or fruit syrup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
