Petit Fours Recipe

Name: Petit Fours
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 1 poundcake (9 by 13); 1/2 cup fine shredded coconut; food coloring; frosting; 1 lb confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons milk; food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

cake
1 poundcake (9 by 13)
1/2 cup fine shredded coconut
food coloring
frosting
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
food coloring (optional)

1
To Prepare cake trim the edges off the pound cake (no crusty bits).
2
Cut 1 inch strips.
3
Cut each strip into 1 inch squares.
4
Color the coconut and place it in a bowl.
5
Prepare frosting as follows:
6
In large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until smooth.
7
If necessary add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.
8
If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
9
Mix everything well.
10
Frost the sides of each square and coat with the coconut.
11
Star tip or zig-zag the top of each square and decorate with a tiny rose or rosebud or grapes or whatever you like.

653

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 1 poundcake (9 by 13), 1/2 cup fine shredded coconut, food coloring, and more.

Yes, Petit Fours falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Petit Fours

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