Flowerpot Cakes

Health score
4%
Flowerpot Cakes
45 min.
6
565kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on traditional desserts by creating these charming Flowerpot Cakes! Perfect for gatherings or a fun family activity, these cakes not only taste divine but also bring a playful presentation to the table. Imagine serving a delicious chocolate cake that looks like it’s been freshly potted in a flowerpot—your guests will be amazed!

With a rich chocolate flavor and a moist texture, these cakes are made from a simple yet satisfying blend of ingredients. The combination of cocoa powder and buttermilk ensures a decadent taste that will leave everyone wanting more. Plus, the added crunch of crushed chocolate wafer cookies and the vibrant colors of pebble-shaped chocolate candies make for an eye-catching garnish that enhances the overall experience.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, Flowerpot Cakes are sure to impress. They are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Your friends and family will be talking about these delightful treats long after the last crumb has been devoured!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil plus more for pots
  • 0.8 cup cocoa powder unsweetened for dusting plus more
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.8 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 0.5 cup chocolate wafers such as nabisco famous crushed for garnish ( 10)
  • serving m&m candies pebble-shaped for garnish
  • serving thyme sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • offset spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Brush inside of each flowerpot with oil, and line bottom with parchment paper round.
  3. Brush parchment with oil, and lightly dust with cocoa.
  4. Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  5. Add egg and yolk, 3/4 cup warm water, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix on low speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  6. Divide batter among prepared pots, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
  8. Bake, rotating sheet about halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  9. Let cakes cool completely in the flowerpots on a wire rack.
  10. Frost cakes with an offset spatula; sprinkle with crushed cookies. Top with candies; "plant" 1 mint sprig in each cake.
  11. Anna Williams

Nutrition Facts

Calories565kcal
Protein5.49%
Fat28.95%
Carbs65.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.43
Glycemic Load
59.51
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.781304290761%

Flavonoids

Catechin
6.97mg
Epicatechin
21.12mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:565.34kcal
28.27%
Fat:19.18g
29.51%
Saturated Fat:4.8g
30.01%
Carbohydrates:97.72g
32.57%
Net Carbohydrates:92.14g
33.51%
Sugar:60.65g
67.39%
Cholesterol:34.67mg
11.56%
Sodium:769.64mg
33.46%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Caffeine:26.7mg
8.9%
Protein:8.18g
16.36%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.62%
Copper:0.56mg
27.92%
Selenium:16.26µg
23.22%
Fiber:5.58g
22.33%
Vitamin K:23.22µg
22.11%
Iron:3.97mg
22.04%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.86%
Folate:75.61µg
18.9%
Phosphorus:186.39mg
18.64%
Magnesium:74.58mg
18.64%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.24%
Vitamin B3:2.68mg
13.38%
Calcium:96.4mg
9.64%
Zinc:1.35mg
9.03%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.37%
Potassium:284.74mg
8.14%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.39%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.62%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.52%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin A:106.24IU
2.12%