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Cake Cups

Cake Cups are a fun and customizable dessert made by layering crumbled cake with frosting and optional fruit filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake and Fillings
  • 2.5 cups crumbled cake (from 1 batch of your favorite cake) Use your favorite flavor of cake.
  • prepared fruit filling of your choice (optional) Can be omitted or substituted with other fillings.
Frostings
  • prepared Vanilla Bakery Buttercream Frosting Use as one of the frostings.
  • prepared Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Use as another frosting option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake your favorite cake and let it cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into small pieces.
  3. Prepare the fruit filling if you are using it.
Assembly
  1. In small cups or jars, layer the crumbled cake, fruit filling (if using), and desired frostings.
  2. Create as many layers as you like and finish with a dollop of frosting on top.

Notes

Store leftover Cake Cups in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, for up to three days. Add fresh toppings before serving. Experiment with different flavors for variety.