That’s right – you read the title correctly – Mini Sprinkles Cake. That’s cake for one, or go ahead and share if you must. I, thankfully, only had to share with one, and his little hands still don’t quite have the dexterity to navigate a fork, so I lapped him by three slices. An hour after we were done with our afternoon snack, he asked, “Are we have cake for dinner, Mama?”
Um, hehhh-yo!, finally a kid of mine that likes cake WITH SPRINKLES! So like any good mom, I was like, “It’s Saturday . . . . so yes!” I’m finally going to be able to cash in on being the kind of mom that lets her kid eat dessert before dinner. And with a little help from my friend Christina Lane’s new book Dessert for Two, Sweet & Simple, I’m only a few mixing bowls away from making dessert for two when he asks.
If you are familiar with her work, then you no doubt have her first two books, Dessert for Two and Comfort and Joy. If not, grab them and this one. While you are at it, you might as well check out her blog where you will find even more scaled down recipes for two.
For now let’s talk about this latest book and all it’s deliciousness. The book has 6 chapters and 75+ plus recipes–no special equipment needed and all easy-to-make treats. This is one of three recipes that I’ve already made from the book, but here are a few more that I’ve flagged:
- Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Pecan Pie Carmelitas
- Beer Brownies
- Marshmallow -Filled Cupcakes
- Earl Grey Creme Brulee
- Berry-misu
- No-Bake Granola Bars
- Doughnut Gooey Butter Cake
Do you see what I mean about deliciousness? Now the only thing to do is consult my little dessert guy to see what we are having next.
*Note: Only adaptation I made to Christina recipes was to add a few drops of pink food coloring to the frosting and putting the sprinkles on top rather than folding them into the frosting.
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DessertForTwo says
It is SO beautiful, thank you so much for your review!! I love you, babe! 🙂 <3
Liz S. says
Such an adorable, festive cake! Yay for sprinkles 🙂
Blooming Bites says
OMG we love the sprinkles you use on top of this cake! We love the desserts for two book its one of our go to cookbooks.
Betsi Campbell says
2 1/2 cup tablespoons sprinkles?
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Adorable cake Naomi! Yay, that the little guy loves sprinkles! I have Christina’s book too and I totally love it. Now that my boys are grown small desserts are perfect for Tom and I!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I love the pastels of this cake, so perfect for Easter!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Tina’s book is lights out amazing!! Now, I need to make this cake!!
Heather Christo says
This is the most darling cake ever! I love Christina’s creations!
Marla Meridith says
Such a beautiful mini cake. I’m loving Christina’s book!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
Mini cakes are the best! My 6″ cake pans are little treasures. And this cake is super special… those sprinkles 😀 ! I’ll be on the lookout for Christina’s book!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
such a beautiful cake!! love!
Sommer @aspicyperspective says
Gorgeous! Perfect for a Spring time brunch!
Gaby Dalkin says
Such a beautiful cake for the spring time!
Heather@WillSingForDessert says
Such a beautiful cake!
Maria says
Such a beautiful cake!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Mini things, and things with sprinkles…my 2 favorite things! I love Christina, so I need to get this book!
Jenny Flake says
So beautiful!!!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
What a pretty cake!!
Tieghan says
This could not be more fun or pretty! I love the mini cake! 🙂
Adi says
Beautiful! where can I buy those sprinkles?
glenda says
Please clarify the sprinkles in the cake. 2 1/2 cup or tablespoons?
Tori//Gringalicious.com says
Oh yeah, my kinda cake!
Naomi Robinson says
Hi Glenda – It’s 2 1/2 tablespoons not cups.
Naomi Robinson says
Hi Adi- The sprinkles are from Sweetapolita’s Etsy shop
raghu says
It is so beautiful,i want to buy those sprinkles where i can get can u please tell me
Beth @ bethcakes says
What a cute little cake! I love how you did the sprinkles on top. So fun! 🙂
Cindy Rodriguez says
You know I’m a fan of your blog, but I get super extra giddy when you post about desserts. They’re always just so pretty! And I love the idea of a mini/personal cake. Thanks for sharing!