# What You Need:
→ Mini Cakes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/3 cup whole milk
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Gel food coloring (black, gold, silver, yellow; as needed)
→ Decorations
14 - Edible gold or silver pearls
15 - Mini chocolate chips or black decorating gel
16 - Sprinkles (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease to prevent sticking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl until evenly combined.
04 - Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, followed by the milk, then the remaining dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Distribute batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing well. Add milk and vanilla extract; beat until fluffy and smooth.
08 - Divide the frosting into small bowls and tint with gel food coloring as desired to create colors for clock faces and decorative details.
09 - Once cooled, apply a smooth layer of colored buttercream onto each mini cake.
10 - Use decorating gel, mini chocolate chips, or colored frosting to paint clock faces, numbers, and clock hands pointing to midnight. Add edible pearls and optional sprinkles for embellishment.
11 - Arrange the decorated mini desserts on a serving platter and present immediately.
