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
    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.

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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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