PetiFores

Well, for the past little while I'm trying to figure out how to make a cheaper version of the overly pricey small cakes. But, I've only got so far. But, from all you other expert cooks, maybe you could help me along

(This is what i have at the moment)

Cake mix, you're choice. Bake up as box/recipe dictates. And instead of putting it into a regular cake pan, put into a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper on the bottom. Cook at a slightly lower tempter than the regular cake, as it is thinner. Keep a close eye on your cake, it could burn very easily.

Let cake sheet cool for at least 3 hours, over night is better.

Cut cake into 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch square pieces (feel free to eat the left overs!) take your choice of filling (cherry jam, strawberry jam, chocolate frosting, lemon pie filling. ect. Whatever works with your cake) and place in between the layers of your Petifore pieces. 2 pieces for a shorter cake, 3 for a taller. Remember these are bite size cakes, so we don't want them to big.

Make or buy some butter cream icing to put on the outside of the cake for a glue for the fondant.

Using a marshmallow fondant (roll as thin you as you can without having it rip!) Like Cheap Champagne's on this site, cut pieces either 2 inch squares for 2 pieces of cake, or 3 inch squares for three. Cover you mini cakes (this part could take a while) and make sure it is smooth. Do this on wax paper, and if you have enough seal the bottom of the Petifore with the fondant.

Decorate with a stiffer icing, to show your different flavors.

And there you have it, you're own mini Petifore (great for impressing Grandmothers of boyfriends!)

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9 replies since 9th April 2008 • Last reply 9th April 2008

Reply #1:

Sounds lovely! The way to make things cheaper is to buy all the ingrediants seperatly and the shops own brand or cheapest brand.

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Reply #2:

I really love petit fours Happy I have seen quite a few recipes for them on tastespotting, but probably not exceptionally cheap though. Your recipe sounds great Happy

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Reply #3:

thanks, still have to try it entrily out (each bit was from different thing's i've done before, ie jelly rolls and the fondant already.)

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Reply #4:

All my mom's petits fours recipes involve a frosting-glaze poured over the top, not fondant. I think you can do it either way.

The texture of the finished product usually ends up looking like this: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod38750024&ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=Q4242

Awww, man! Now I want to make some. :-P

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Reply #5:

Ooh, yummy! I've been wanting to make some but had no idea where to start.

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Reply #6:

You could also coat them with melted & colored white chocolate or almond bark. If you wanted to get crazy you could add flavorings as well.

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Reply #7:

Adding this to my ideas for my next ladies' tea party. Happy

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Reply #8:

Instead of using a packet of cake mix why don't you make your own? I'm sure it would be cheaper and it's not difficult.

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Reply #9:

Not to mention a lot better for you, Marta... Much less oxidisers and whatnot... Happy

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