Save Adorably whimsical brownie bites inspired by the viral rat cake chaos cakes trend, these treats are rich and fudgy with playful decorations to look like little rats. They're an irresistible party favorite for kids and adults alike.
I first made these Silly Rat Cake Brownie Bites for my niece's birthday, inspired by her love for quirky internet cakes. Watching everyone smile as they admired the little rat shapes made baking them one of my favorite dessert memories.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 115 g (1/2 cup), melted
- Granulated sugar: 150 g (3/4 cup)
- Brown sugar: 90 g (1/2 cup)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 60 g (2/3 cup)
- All-purpose flour: 65 g (1/2 cup)
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Dark chocolate chips: 90 g (1/2 cup)
- White chocolate (melted): 100 g (3.5 oz), for piping tails and faces
- Pink and black gel food coloring: for decoration
- Mini chocolate chips: 32, for eyes
- Pink heart sprinkles or pink M&M minis: 16, for noses
- Slivered almonds or sliced jelly candies: 32, for ears
- Licorice laces or spaghetti candy strands: 16, for tails
Instructions
- Prepare brownie batter:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 16-cup mini muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray or mini liners.
- Combine sugars and butter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in both sugars until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Add dry ingredients:
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips:
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Divide and bake:
- Divide batter evenly among mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
- Create decorations:
- Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel coloring for noses and ears.
- Pipe details:
- Using a piping bag or toothpick, pipe a small dot for the nose, two dots for cheeks, and fine lines for whiskers and tails.
- Assemble rat faces:
- Press two mini chocolate chips into each brownie for eyes, a pink sprinkle or M&M for the nose, and slivered almonds or small jelly slices for ears.
- Add tails:
- Insert a licorice lace or candy strand at the base for the rat's tail.
- Set and serve:
- Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Save My family loves gathering in the kitchen to decorate these treats. The laughter as everyone pipes whiskers and gives the rats funny faces always makes this recipe a highlight of our parties.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, whisk and spatula, microwave or stovetop for melting butter and chocolate, piping bag or toothpicks, and a cooling rack for proper setup.
Nutritional Information
Each brownie bite contains about 130 calories, 6 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Dietary & Flavor Variations
For gluten-free brownies, substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend. Experiment with different candy shapes and colors for rat decorations or serve with ice cream for extra indulgence and fun.
Save These Silly Rat Cake Brownie Bites are guaranteed to bring smiles and a bit of mischief to your dessert table. Let your creativity shine as you decorate each little rat for the ultimate whimsical treat.
Kitchen Q&A
- → What ingredients give these bites their fudgy texture?
The combination of unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips creates a rich, fudgy texture in these brownie bites.
- → How can I decorate the bites to look like playful rats?
Use melted white chocolate tinted with gel colors to pipe noses and whiskers, mini chocolate chips for eyes, pink sprinkles for noses, and almond slices or jelly candies for ears. Insert licorice strands for tails.
- → Can I make these bites gluten-free?
Yes, substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend ensures they are suitable for a gluten-free diet.
- → What tools do I need to prepare these brownie bites?
You’ll need a mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, a whisk and spatula, microwave or stovetop for melting butter, piping bags or toothpicks for decoration, and a cooling rack.
- → How long does baking and preparation take in total?
The preparation takes about 25 minutes, baking 20 minutes, totaling 45 minutes from start to finish.
- → Are there any common allergens in these brownie bites?
They contain milk, eggs, wheat (gluten), and nuts if almonds are used. Check all candy decorations for additional allergens.