Mini "Santa Hat" Strawberry Cake Bites

strawberry santa hats with mini cake bites

Mini "Santa Hat" Strawberry Cake Bites

5 from 1 vote

These cute mini strawberry Santa hats have a light and airy spongy cake base (bite size) covered by whipped cream and finished with fresh strawberries. Making these strawberry Santa hat dessert is such a fun holiday treat. The kids and little toddlers will just love to participate.

Servings : mini santa hats

Calories : 52 kcal

Course : Dessert

Prep Time : 25

Cook Time : 15

Total Time : 40

INGREDIENTS

Mini Cake Base

3 medium eggs (room temperature)
1/4 cup maple sugar (or other granulated sugar)
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
pinch of sea salt

Frosting

3/4 cup heavy cream (preferably organic)
4 tbsp maple sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration

24 strawberries

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Wash the strawberries and let them dry on a paper towel while you prepare the rest.
Preheat Oven to 350˚F. Let the eggs rest at room temperature.

Make The Mini Sponge Cupcakes

In a medium bowl beat 3 medium eggs for 1 minute on high speed. With the mixer on, gradually add the sugar and continue beating 8-10 minutes until thick and fluffy.
Whisk together the flour and baking powder then sift this mixture into fluffy egg mixture one half at a time. Fold with a spatula just until incorporated. Use gentle moves so you won't deflate the batter.
Divide the batter using a an ice cream scoop into prepared mini muffin pan. Since it's ceramic (non-stick) you don't need to grease it. Bake at 350˚F for 14-15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack. Cool cakes to room temperature.

Frosting

In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until a stiff peak forms. Using a spatula, transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small piping tip.

Assemble

Using a knife, cut off the leaf-end of each strawberry to make a flat surface.
Pipe high swirl of frosting on each mini sponge cake. Place the prepared strawberry hats on top and pipe a small ball of frosting on top of the hats.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best to serve the assembled strawberry Santa hats the same day.