Save Adorably whimsical brownie bites inspired by the viral rat cake chaos cakes trend, these treats are rich and fudgy chocolate delights decorated to look like playful little rats—ideal for parties and fun gatherings.
I came across this hilarious rat cake meme and just had to try making my own version. Turning brownies into silly rats was so much fun, and they were the talk of our last 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 piping tails and faces): 100 g (3.5 oz), melted
- Pink and black gel food coloring: for coloring decorations
- Mini chocolate chips: 32 pieces, for eyes
- Pink heart sprinkles or pink M&M minis: 16 pieces, for noses
- Slivered almonds or sliced jelly candies: 32 pieces, for ears
- Licorice laces or spaghetti candy strands: 16 pieces, for tails
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Spray a 16-cup mini muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray or line with mini liners.
- Mix Butter and Sugars:
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in granulated and brown sugars until fully combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in dark chocolate chips evenly.
- Fill and Bake:
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Decorations:
- Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel food coloring for noses and ears.
- Decorate Faces and Tails:
- Use a piping bag or toothpick to pipe a nose dot, cheeks, whiskers, and tails. Press two mini chocolate chips for eyes, add a pink sprinkle or M&M for the nose, and use almonds or jelly slices for ears. Insert a licorice lace or candy strand for the tail at the base.
- Set and Serve:
- Let decorated brownies set until chocolate firms up before serving.
Save My family couldn&t stop laughing when they saw the goofy rat brownie bites lined up for dessert. Everyone raced for their favorite color tail!
Serving Suggestions
Present the rat brownie bites on a platter with extra candy for customizations. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or paired with hot chocolate.
Creative Variations
Switch up decorations by using marzipan ears, sugar pearls for noses, or use colored icing for more playful expressions.
Storage and Make Ahead
Store the decorated brownie bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze plain brownies before decorating for up to 1 month.
Save Have fun making your silly rat cake brownie bites, and don&t forget to snap photos before everyone snatches them up!
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I achieve moist brownie bites?
Use the right balance of butter, sugars, and eggs, and avoid overbaking by checking with a toothpick for moist crumbs.
- → What is the best way to pipe the rat decorations?
Melt white chocolate and tint it with gel food coloring. Use a piping bag or toothpick to create fine details like noses, whiskers, and tails.
- → Can I use different candies for decoration?
Yes, sugar pearls, colored icing, or marzipan are great alternatives to customize the decorations.
- → Is it possible to make these gluten-free?
Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary needs without altering the texture too much.
- → How should these brownie bites be stored?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate to keep decorations intact longer.