Looking for a new way to celebrate an occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or even a recent wedding engagement? (Know of anyone who would fit that? wink wink) Well, move over cupcakes; those were so 2014 because Chocolate Pinata Mini Cakes are the new way to say “I love you, now let’s celebrate!”
Using Enjoy Life chocolate chips, the ONLY chocolate I love and trust for all my baked goods, this fun spin and twist on pinata cookies is very easy to make. Don’t believe me? Follow this video tutorial here and see what I mean. No need for fancy equipment, just large muffin liners and tons of allergen-friendly candy to stuff the insides with.* And chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.
*For a healthier option, try stuffing the chocolate pinata mini cakes with fresh berries and use dark chocolate chips. Oh and oooooo, top it with coconut whipped cream and goodness, dessert is served!
The best of the process is at the very end when you can take a mini hammer (or any object really) to the chocolate hard shell, crack it open and find out what is inside. For the full video tutorial, take a looksie over here and enjoy your featured film (bring the popcorn):
Can you make these Vegan?
They actually are vegan, Sharon <3
This actually a really clever idea for a party, will definitely be trying these soon.
These look amazing! Can’t wait to try for some upcoming birthdays! If I wanted to make these a day ahead, how would I store, room temp, sealed container? Maybe make the piñata parts and put it together day of?
Keep them chilled, most definitely! I say overnight in the fridge should be fine and yes, your suggestion about assembling the day of is perfect 🙂
O.M.G. These are the cutest things I have ever seen! I don’t know what I am MORE excited about?!?!? These little pinatas or your new sponsor, Enjoy Life?!?! Are you kidding me?!?! You’re the BIG time now, Sissy!! So proud of you! xoxoxoxox
Trust me, Sissy, WE’RE excited to be working with Cara 🙂 – Katie, Enjoy Life Foods
I have a friend whose birthday is coming up. She is allergic to wheat and hates all bready things, including cake. This seems a wonderful alternative. Hmmm…
Laurence, we hope you try these for your friend’s birthday. If you do, make sure to take pictures and send them our way! – Katie, Enjoy Life Foods
So inventive, so cute and so needing to be filled with raspberry mousse. Kill me later. hehe Ooh, raspberry mousse layered with white chocolate mousse. There, all better now.
P.S. I messaged you because I knew you couldn’t live a day without nagging.
Laurel, White Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse sound PERFECT with these! Thanks for the great idea! – Katie, Enjoy Life Foods
Cara, I love how these turned out! We love seeing how people use our products and I think we’re gonna make them at the office!
Cara, your ideas never cease to amaze me! This looks wonderful!
I can’t wait to do this. My kids never did like cake (me either) so this is fantastic.
I love the videos! This one in particular… everyone gets to get a glimpse of that rock! 😉