Description
These Homemade Snack Cakes are soft, fluffy, and filled with creamy vanilla frosting, all covered in a rich chocolate coating. A nostalgic treat made fresh at home!
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
- Ingredients required for the cake mix (typically eggs, oil, and water, as per package)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and shortening until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add heavy cream and mix until the filling is light and spreadable.
- Cut the cooled cake into 2×2-inch squares or rectangles. Slice each horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.
- Spread the filling onto the bottom layer of each cake piece, then place the top layer back on. Repeat for all pieces.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each filled cake into the melted chocolate, covering all sides. Place them on a wire rack or parchment paper to set. Refrigerate to speed up setting.
- Once chocolate is set, serve and enjoy your homemade snack cakes.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before slicing and filling to avoid melting the frosting.
- Use an offset spatula for easier frosting application.
- Refrigerate the filled cakes before dipping to help them hold their shape.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snack cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
