Sticky Caramel Mini Cakes

(from dzavoyna’s recipe box)

Source: Pampered Chef

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: Dessert

Ingredients

  • CAKES
  • 1 1/2c Flour
  • 1/2c toasted Pecans, finely chopped
  • 1tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4c firmly packed Brown Sugar
  • 3/4c Butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2tsp Double-Strength Vanilla
  • ***Consider sliced bananas and HomeMade Caramel Sauce:
  • CARAMEL SAUCE
  • 1/2c Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2c Sugar
  • 1TBSP Light Corn Syrup
  • 1tsp Water
  • 1/2tsp Double-Strength Vanilla

Directions

  1. eat oven to 350. Spray Floral Cupcake Pan and set aside. Combine flour, pecans, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside. Combine brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

  2. Add butter mixture to flour mixture. Fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.

  3. Using LARGE scoop, place one level scoop into each well of baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges of cakes are golden brown. Cool 5 min then invert.

  4. If desired, arrange five banana slices in a circle and drizzle with Caramel Sauce. Place warm cake on top and garnish with additional caramel.

  5. Home Made Caramel Sauce:

  6. Microwave cream 30-40 seconds until hot. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium high heat 4-5 minutes or until sugar is melted. Reduce heat to low. Stir until honey colored.

  7. Remove pan from heat. Slowly add cream (will bubble dramatically) stirring constantly until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Cool 5-10 minutes.

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