Mini Dot Cakes (Dot Shots)
These Mini Dot Cakes (aka Dot Shots) are the ultimate party hack! Easy, grab-and-go vanilla cake shots with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Yield: 15
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
For the Upgraded Cake Layer:
- 1 box 15.25 oz Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 box 3.4 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 4 Large Eggs This includes the extra egg to create that rich, dense bakery crumb
- Water Amount specified on your specific cake mix box
- Vegetable Oil Amount specified on your specific cake mix box
For the Frosting & Topping:
- 16 oz Chocolate Frosting <-- Get my recipe here
- 1 cup Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles
Instructions
Bake & Cool the Cake
- Mix your vanilla cake batter using the box directions plus the extra egg and instant pudding. Bake it in a sheet pan so the cake stays relatively thin. Let it cool completely.
Punch & Press
- Take an empty plastic shot glass, turn it upside down, and press the rim directly into the cake to cut a perfect circle. Flip it right side up and use your spoon to gently push the cake round down to the bottom of the glass.
Frost Cake
- Pipe or spoon chocolate frosting on top of the cake layer. Use a paper towel to wipe off any extra frosting that might have gotten on the side rim of the glass.
Dip Into Sprinkles
- Pour your rainbow nonpareils into a shallow bowl. Take each shot glass, invert it, and gently press the chocolate frosting top directly into the sprinkles until completely coated.
Add the Spoon
- Push a plastic spoon straight down into the center of each "dot shot." Arrange them on a platter, and they are ready for the party!
Notes
If you prefer brownies over cake, don't miss my homemade recipe for Dot Cake Brownies.
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Recipe Video
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg