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Looking for a dessert that’s easy to make, delightfully sweet, and perfectly portioned? These Mini Strawberry Runny Cakes fit the bill. Each petite cake has a tender, buttery crumb with a warm, gooey strawberry jam center that flows when sliced. Perfect for tea parties, family gatherings, or a cozy after-dinner treat, this recipe walks you through every step to get the perfect results.
Mini Strawberry Runny Cakes
Yields ~12 mini cakes
Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | All-purpose flour | 250 g (2 cups / 8.8 oz) | Base structure |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp | Helps cakes rise | |
| Salt | ½ tsp | Balances flavor | |
| Wet | Unsalted butter, room temp | 250 g (1 cup + 3 tbsp / 8.8 oz) | Richness, soft crumb |
| White granulated sugar | 250 g (1 cup + 3 tbsp / 8.8 oz) | Sweetness, moisture | |
| Eggs | 5 large, room temp | Structure, tender texture | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | Flavor enhancer | |
| Filling | Strawberry jam | As needed | Gooey center |
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep Molds
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease mini cake molds or a mini muffin pan with butter, dust lightly with flour, and tap out the excess.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale, fluffy, and light (3–4 minutes).
- Scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Reduce mixer to medium-low.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract. (Mixture may appear slightly curdled—this is normal and will smooth once flour is added.)
Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix into the wet ingredients on low speed until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5: Fill Molds & Add Jam
- Spoon batter halfway into each mold.
- Place 1 tsp of strawberry jam in the center.
- Cover with remaining batter, enclosing the jam, and smooth tops gently.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge (avoiding the jam) comes out clean.
- Let cakes rest in molds for 5 minutes before removing.
Step 7: Serve Warm
- Carefully unmold the mini cakes.
- Serve warm for the best gooey center.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.
These mini cakes are soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet strawberry goodness—simple to make but guaranteed to impress.