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Chocolate Pinata Mini Cakes

May 7, 2015 by Cara

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):

 

This post has been sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods. All text and opinion are my own.  

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Filed Under: Birthdays, Chocolate/Candy, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut Free, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. Sharon Thompson

    August 30, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Can you make these Vegan?

    • Cara

      August 31, 2017 at 11:51 am

      They actually are vegan, Sharon <3

  2. jodie

    July 2, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    This actually a really clever idea for a party, will definitely be trying these soon.

  3. Virginia

    May 13, 2015 at 4:57 am

    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?

    • Cara

      May 14, 2015 at 6:12 am

      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 🙂

  4. Sissy

    May 8, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    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

    • Katie

      May 11, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      Trust me, Sissy, WE’RE excited to be working with Cara 🙂 – Katie, Enjoy Life Foods

  5. Laurence

    May 7, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    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…

    • Katie

      May 11, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      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

  6. Laurel

    May 7, 2015 at 11:51 am

    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.

    • Katie

      May 11, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      Laurel, White Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse sound PERFECT with these! Thanks for the great idea! – Katie, Enjoy Life Foods

  7. Katie

    May 7, 2015 at 10:32 am

    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!

  8. Dana

    May 7, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Cara, your ideas never cease to amaze me! This looks wonderful!

  9. wanda

    May 7, 2015 at 10:09 am

    I can’t wait to do this. My kids never did like cake (me either) so this is fantastic.

  10. Crystal

    May 7, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I love the videos! This one in particular… everyone gets to get a glimpse of that rock! 😉

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