Save Adorably whimsical brownie bites inspired by the viral rat cake chaos cakes trend, these rich fudgy treats are decorated to look like playful little rats and are perfect for parties and fun gatherings. Their irresistible chocolatey flavor and charming designs make them both a delicious dessert and a delightful conversation starter.
I first made these Silly Rat Cake Brownie Bites for a kids birthday, and everyone was enchanted by the cute little rats perched on the cake stand. Their whimsical appearance sparks smiles every time, and decorating them together turned into an unexpectedly fun family moment.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 115 g (1/2 cup)
- 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: 100 g (3.5 oz), melted (for piping tails and faces)
- Pink and black gel food coloring: For tinting decorations
- Mini chocolate chips: 32 (for eyes)
- Pink heart sprinkles or pink M&M minis: 16 (for noses)
- Slivered almonds or sliced jelly candies: 32 (for ears)
- Licorice laces or spaghetti candy strands: 16 (for tails)
Instructions
- Prep the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 16-cup mini muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray or mini liners.
- Melt and mix:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in both sugars until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Add dry ingredients:
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Chocolate chips:
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Divide and bake:
- Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Prepare decorations:
- Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel coloring for noses and ears.
- Pipe rat features:
- Using a piping bag or toothpick, pipe a small dot for the nose, two dots for cheeks, and fine lines for whiskers and tails.
- Add facial details:
- Press two mini chocolate chips into each brownie for eyes, a pink sprinkle or M&M for the nose, and slivered almonds or small jelly slices for ears.
- Insert tails:
- Insert a licorice lace or candy strand at the base for the rat's tail.
- Set and serve:
- Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Save Decorating these bites together always leads to silly laughter and friendly competition over which brownie rat looks funniest. Making them with friends or family transforms dessert prep into a cherished memory.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, whisk and spatula, microwave or stovetop, piping bag or toothpicks, cooling rack
Nutritional Information
Each brownie bite contains approximately 130 calories, 6 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein
Serving Suggestions
Serve these Silly Rat Cake Brownie Bites with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence, or arrange them on a party platter to delight guests of all ages
Save These whimsical rat cake brownie bites are guaranteed to steal the show at any gathering. Have fun with the decorations and enjoy every chocolatey bite.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What ingredients create the fudgy texture?
Butter, a mix of granulated and brown sugars, eggs, and cocoa powder combine to give these bites their rich, moist fudgy texture.
- → How are the rat features created?
Decorations use melted white chocolate tinted with gel coloring, mini chocolate chips for eyes, pink sprinkles for noses, and licorice or candy strands for tails.
- → Can these bites be made gluten-free?
Yes, substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend works well without compromising texture.
- → What baking equipment is needed?
A mini muffin tin or silicone mold is recommended to shape the bites, along with basic tools like mixing bowls and a piping bag or toothpicks for decoration.
- → How to store these treats?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.