Pin it Adorably whimsical brownie bites inspired by the viral rat cake chaos cakes trend, these rich chocolate treats are decorated to look like playful little rats, making them perfect for parties and fun gatherings.
I first made these Silly Rat Cake Brownie Bites after seeing the viral trend online and instantly knew they'd make everyone smile at our next get-together.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 115 g (1/2 cup), melted
- Granulated sugar: 150 g (3/4 cup)
- Brown sugar: 90 g (1/2 cup)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 60 g (2/3 cup)
- All-purpose flour: 65 g (1/2 cup)
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Dark chocolate chips: 90 g (1/2 cup)
- White chocolate (for decoration): 100 g (3.5 oz), melted
- Pink and black gel food coloring: for tinting chocolate
- Mini chocolate chips (eyes): 32 pieces
- Pink heart sprinkles or pink M&M minis (noses): 16 pieces
- Slivered almonds or sliced jelly candies (ears): 32 pieces
- Licorice laces or spaghetti candy strands (tails): 16 pieces
Instructions
- Prep your pan:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 16-cup mini muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray or liners.
- Make brownie batter:
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in both sugars until well combined. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until glossy.
- Add dry ingredients:
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake:
- Divide batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until set and a toothpick shows moist crumbs. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then on a rack.
- Decorate:
- Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel coloring for noses and ears. Pipe nose, cheeks, whiskers, and tails. Press two mini chips for eyes, a pink sprinkle for nose, and almonds or jelly slices for ears. Insert licorice lace or candy strand for tail.
- Set and serve:
- Let decorations set before serving and enjoy your silly rat brownie bites!
Pin it We laughed so much decorating these together, turning each brownie bite into a silly little character for grandma's birthday dessert table.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, whisk and spatula, microwave or stovetop, piping bag or toothpicks, cooling rack.
Allergen Information
Contains milk, eggs, wheat (gluten), and nuts if almonds are used. Check all candies and decorations for allergens and always read product labels if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Per brownie bite: 130 calories, 6 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein.
Pin it With each bite, these silly rat cakes bring a dash of joy and plenty of chocolatey goodness. They're sure to be the star of any party or playful afternoon.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I achieve the fudgy texture in these brownie bites?
Using a balanced combination of butter, sugars, and cocoa powder, along with dark chocolate chips folded in, ensures a moist and fudgy consistency in every bite.
- → Can I substitute ingredients for dietary needs?
Yes, for gluten-free options, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, and ensure all decorative candies are allergen-free.
- → What is the best way to decorate the brownie bites with rat features?
Melt white chocolate and tint with gel food coloring for noses and ears; use mini chocolate chips for eyes and licorice strands for tails to create playful designs.
- → How long should the brownie bites be baked?
Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes, until set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- → Can these bites be prepared in advance?
Yes, bake and decorate ahead of time, then store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness for parties or gatherings.