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Marbled Small Animal Shapes

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

Colorful marbled mini cakes shaped in animal silicone molds. A fun and tasty recipe, ideal for children and celebrations. The vanilla batter and cocoa batter are piped in layers, lightly pre‑baked so the colors stay distinct, then decorated with melted dark chocolate.

EasyFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
39m
Prep
20m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 9m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.80
Total cost
$0.57
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Warm the milk before adding it to the batter
  • First 5‑minute bake to set the first colour layer
  • Final bake until the cakes are golden

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (180 °C).
  • Warm milk can be very hot, avoid burns.
  • Use kitchen gloves when unmolding if the molds are hot.

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