Transformed Muffins from Costco Turned into Mini Birthday Celebrations
We've got a sweet treat for you! Today, we're sharing a recipe for three mini cakes made from Costco muffins: poppy seed muffins with lemon frosting, blueberry muffins with vanilla frosting, and double-chocolate muffins with chocolate frosting.
The Blueberry Cake
The blueberry cake is a delightful dessert that skips the crumb coat to achieve a "naked cake" look. To make this cake, you'll need two Costco blueberry muffins, a generous heaping of vanilla frosting, and fresh blueberries for decoration. After removing the tops of the muffins using a bread knife, flavor the vanilla frosting with lemon extract, assemble the cake, add a crumb coat, and line the edge with fresh blueberries. If you'd like, you can even add candles to make it extra special!
The Poppy Seed Cake
Next up is the poppy seed cake, a refreshing twist on the classic muffin cake. This cake requires two Costco poppy seed muffins, vanilla frosting, lemon extract, poppy seeds, strawberries, and blueberries for decoration. After removing the muffin tops, flavor the vanilla frosting with lemon extract, assemble the cake, and decorate it with poppy seeds and fresh berries.
The Double-Chocolate Cake
Last but certainly not least, we have the double-chocolate cake. This rich and decadent dessert requires two Costco double-chocolate muffins, chocolate frosting, and a chocolate bar for decoration. After removing the muffin tops using a bread knife, apply a thick layer of chocolate frosting on one muffin. Assemble the cake, add a crumb coat (or skip this step for a "naked cake" look), and decorate it with chocolate shavings and candles.
All three cakes are served chilled or at room temperature, making them perfect for any occasion. So, grab your muffins, frosting, and decorations, and get baking! Enjoy these delicious mini cakes made from Costco muffins.
