Cake Batter Bites
Wow. I don't know that I've ever had more DM's about a recipe in all my life. Safe to say, you guys love cake batter anything as much as this girl, and that's saying something.
This recipe is just like anything else I share: quick, easy, minimal ingredients. The only way it strays from my usual is that it's not healthy by any means. But hey, everything in moderation.
This is my favorite recipe to bring to a gathering, family event, or really anywhere you're trying to impress people. It's always raved about and I've never met anyone who didn't like them. We keep them out on big lake weekends and they don't ever last very long!
A couple of things I want to mention before I spill the goods!
I haven't ever tried subbing anything in this recipe; no pumpkin, no applesauce, greek yogurt, etc. I'm not saying it wouldn't work, I've just never tried.
Like I always say, if you're curious, try it! If it works and you love it, be sure to let me know so I can document it here and let others know who might be wondering the same thing!
Something else worth noting is that the rest/chill time on this recipe is really important. One of the things I love about this recipe is that it's never dry! The key to that is making sure the bites are just a tiny bit underdone.
When you pull them out, they're not going to look 100% done and I can guarantee they won't pass the toothpick/clean fork test, but that's what makes them so good! But that also means you can't cut into them and serve them right away.
The key is to let them set in the refrigerator for at least two hours. This will make sure they set up enough for you to cut them, while still being doughey and amazing.
I also like to cut these into bite sized pieces, hence where they got their name. You can do them in normal brownie size pieces, but they are RICH and often times I feel like they are too much when they're cut too big. The smaller pieces make them easier to grab and go!
Lastly, you can use any cake mix you like! I think the funetti is the best, but any mix will work for these! We've done yellow cake mix, and red velvet, and both were equally amazing!
Ingredients
cake mix (I use white usually, but have used every single boxed cake mix in existence at some point or another, it’s whatever flavor you’re feeling!)
eggs
butter, melted
chocolate chips (or m&ms, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, anything!)
Combos We’ve tried
funfetti + white choc chips
white cake + white choc chips + crushed peppermint
pink lemonade cake + white choc chips
chocolate cake + choc chips
white cake + choc chips
strawberry cake + chocolate chips
Note
I always double this recipe when making for a larger group, but I still bake in two separate (9x13) containers. I’ve found that doubling the recipe and combining in a larger container takes significantly longer to cook and the middle can still be a little gooey unless you have a full day to chill!
Cake Batter Bites
This is a long, longtime favorite of all my friends and family! I bring these to every family gathering, we make them for every holiday, they are a true staple in my house. They can be make with any cake mix, although funfetti is definitely superior. They only require a couple of ingredients, and the recipe makes a ton. It's buttery, cake batter goodness, and I know you'll be obsessed!
1 box cake mix (usually white!)
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips (or sprinkles, m&ms, anything you like!)
1 stick melted butter
Preheat the oven to 350.
Spray an 9x13 baking pan with oil spray. Spray it well! You want them to be able to come right out of the pan later!
Combine all four ingredients until well mixed. The batter will be THICK, and you’ll have to use some elbow grease to get it out of the mixer, but this is when you know the consistency is right on the money!
Spread evenly in baking dish! To make this easier, I usually spray my clean hands with a little cooking spray and press evenly, works like a charm!
Bake for 20 minutes!
Immediately chill in the fridge for two hours; this will allow the bites to set up before you cut them!
Cut into bite sized pieces, and enjoy!
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