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85 Single Serving Dessert Recipes
85 Single Serving Dessert recipes, including recipes for Single Serve Brownie Batter Dip, Single Serve Frozen Yogurt, and Single Serve Baked Brie.
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Mug Cakes
Mug cakes are such a great way to satisfy that sweet tooth without making an entire cake. Less effort, less mess, and endless possibilities for flavors, mix-ins, and toppings!
How do you make a mug cake?
You can use a cake mix or start from scratch to mix up the batter. Some recipes even have you do the mixing right in the mug or ramekin (extra points for fewer dishes)! Pop it right into the microwave (or bake it in the oven kind of like a cupcake). Add a scoop of ice cream on top, and enjoy a delicious, warm cake for one!
How do you remove a mug cake from the mug?
You don’t! Grab a spoon and dig on in. But if you really want to remove it from the mug, you’ll need to mix the batter in a separate bowl and then pour it into a greased mug. After it cooks, use a silicone jar scraper to gently pop it out.
Can you bake a mug cake in the oven?
Sure! Just make sure you have an oven-safe dish first. And don’t forget to use a mitt to remove it from the oven (the reminder sounds silly, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to forget and reach for that mug handle bare handed!). Here are a few fun options for oven-safe (and microwave safe) mugs and ramekins that would be great for mug cakes!
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If you are offering a full size dessert like a cupcake or a full size brownie, count on 1-2 per guest. With smaller desserts like cookies, macarons, bite size brownies, or mini tarts you can count on each guest taking 3 items from the various options.
The cupcake bar, doughnut bar, pie bar, candy bar, and ice cream bar are all popular wedding dessert table ideas that offer guests a variety of flavors and customization options.
A 3 tier cake serves about 80 portions comfortably, and is usually the perfect size for a wedding of 80-100 guests if you're serving cake in the evening. At Caked, my standard tiers are made up of 4 layers of sponge, so they're extra tall.
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For these kinds of receptions, you may want to consider 3-6 cookies per person, especially if you're going for a buffet-style dessert table. Finally, you should consider your guests dietary preferences. More options may be needed if your list includes a wide range of dietary requirements or restrictions.
For instance, a 4 tiered cake in a standard shape and size, for example, 10-inch, 8-inch, 6-inch, and 4-inch tiers, can generally feed around 75 people.
Wedding Cake: a classic choice, and must-have dessert at many weddings; you can choose from various flavors, fillings, and designs to match your wedding style and theme. Cupcakes: if you want a fun and trendy alternative to wedding cake, consider serving cupcakes.
You'll want to make sure you have a beautiful display, but, more importantly, you want to make sure you have enough for your guests to eat! The general rule of thumb is to calculate 3 mini desserts per person. So, if your guest count is 50 people, plan to order 150 mini desserts.
The average 12" wedding cake serves 40-60 people. The 10" cake on top of that serves 30-40 people and the 8" cake on top of that serves 20-25 people. So a classic 3-tier cake with 12, 10, and 8 inch layers serves about 100 people. Narrower cakes will be smaller, more affordable, and serve fewer people.
Choose the right size of cake: Generally, a 6" cake serves about 12 people, an 8" cake serves about 24 people, a 10" cake serves about 36 people, and a 12" cake serves about 50 people.
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