Save Adorably whimsical brownie bites inspired by the viral rat cake chaos cakes trend—rich, fudgy chocolate treats decorated to look like playful little rats, perfect for parties and fun gatherings.
The first time I whipped up these silly rat cake brownie bites, everyone at my party was instantly delighted by their playful charm. Making each bite look like a tiny rat was surprisingly easy and brought out lots of laughter while decorating.
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: 100 g (3.5 oz), melted (for piping tails and faces)
- Pink and black gel food coloring: for coloring 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
- Prepare Equipment:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 16-cup mini muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray or mini liners.
- Mix Batter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in both sugars until well combined.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients:
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Fill and Bake:
- Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 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.
- Decorate Faces:
- 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 Features:
- 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 a licorice lace or candy strand at the base for the rat's tail.
- Set and Serve:
- Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Save Making these together with my family turned a simple dessert into a joyful bonding moment. The kids loved choosing their own candy decorations for the silly rat faces!
Serving Ideas
Pair these brownie bites with scoops of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat at birthday parties or game nights.
Allergy Friendly Variations
For gluten-free bites, simply swap the flour with your favorite gluten-free blend. Always check candy ingredients for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each bite contains about 130 calories, 6 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Save Serve these rat cake brownie bites at your next celebration, and watch everyone reach for seconds. Their adorable look brings a smile to any table!
Recipe FAQ
- → What ingredients create the fudgy texture?
The combination of melted butter, both granulated and brown sugars, and eggs, along with cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips, imparts a moist, fudgy texture to the brownie bites.
- → How do I decorate the brownie bites as rats?
Melted white chocolate tinted with gel colors is piped for noses and whiskers, while mini chocolate chips, pink sprinkles, almonds, and candy strands are used to form eyes, ears, and tails.
- → Can I make these bites gluten-free?
Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary needs.
- → What baking tools are recommended?
A mini muffin tin or silicone mold helps create uniform brownie bites, along with mixing bowls, a whisk, spatula, and piping bag or toothpicks for decorating.
- → Are there any common allergens to watch for?
These bites contain milk, eggs, wheat (gluten), and nuts if almonds are used. Check decoration candies for additional allergens and product labels carefully.