Simple Yet Elegant Petits Fours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 package devils food cake mix
- 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 5 ounces water
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 tablespoon almond extract 
 
The ideal, easy to prepare confection for afternoon tea or elegant dinner parties.
 
Directions
  • CAKE: Prepare cake mix per package instructions. Pour cake batter into
    a floured jellyroll pan and smooth top with spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the
    touch.
  • Place in freezer overnight. Remove frozen cake from jellyroll pan by inverting
    onto a piece of parchment paper. Cut into small squares with a serrated knife. Place squares onto

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a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze a minimum of 1/2 hour or until ready to glaze.
  • CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Combine powdered sugar, water and light corn syrup in a
    saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is blended well and is smooth and appears
    shiny. Remove mixture from heat, stir in almond extract and chocolate. Continue to stir until
    chocolate has completely melted. If necessary, place over low heat again.
  • Remove small
    cake squares from freezer and dip into melted chocolate. Place on wire rack to allow excess
    chocolate to drip off.
  • Allow coated cakes to cool, remove from rack and place on parchment
    covered baking sheet. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve. Decorate prior to serving.


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