The inspiration for my Shamrock Petit Fours Recipe…. I really enjoy those sappy-sweet Hallmark channel movies, and recently I saw one where a woman had to return to her humble New Jersey roots and work in her father’s bakery. As plots tend to go, things were a bit tough for Dad’s small bakery, but the gal comes up with a winning idea to turn it all around, and ultimately saving the bakery and finding Mr. Right at the same time. Well, the cakes she makes that save-it-all are called “Paddy Cakes,” and this is my homage to those sweet little cakes for St. Patrick’s Day, except mine are no-bake but equally delish! I hope you enjoy this easy and delicious Shamrock Petite Fours Recipe.
Shamrock Petit Fours Recipe
Equipment
- Shamrock cookie cutter
Ingredients
For Cakes:
- pound cake Use store-bought or homemade
- vanilla buttercream frosting Use store-bought or homemade
- 3 drops green food coloring
- small pearl sprinkles
For Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 drops green gel food coloring
Instructions
For Cakes:
- Use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut through the pound cake.
- Slice the piece into thirds so you can make a TRIPLE layer cake.
- Combine vanilla frosting with the green food coloring to decorate your Shamrock Petit Fours Recipe.
- Gently spread the green frosting on each layer and stack the pieces together.
For Glaze:
- Combine powdered sugar, water and green gel food coloring until smooth. Add water a little at a time to the powdered sugar until you get your desired consistency. Then add food coloring.
- To glaze the cakes, slowly pour the glaze over the cake and use a mini spatula or spoon to help glaze reach the sides of the cake.
- Add a few small pearl sprinkles for a pretty garnish on top.
These little desserts are perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration at home with the kids, and you didn’t have to cook a single thing! These took me about 10 minutes to whip up. Now that’s sweet! Find even more delicious recipes, garden projects and home decor tips from CharlottesvilleFamily.
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