Pin 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.
I made these Silly Rat Cake Brownie Bites for a birthday party and they were the cutest centerpiece—everyone loved how each brownie had its own quirky rat character, and it made baking incredibly fun!
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 decoration): 100 g (3.5 oz), melted
- Pink and black gel food coloring: for details
- 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
- Prep the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 16-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or mini liners.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Whisk Eggs and Vanilla:
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Sift in Dry Ingredients:
- Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in dark chocolate chips gently.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack until fully cool.
- Prepare Decoration:
- Tint melted white chocolate with pink gel for noses and ears.
- Pipe Features:
- Use piping bag or toothpick to pipe small dots (nose, cheeks) and fine lines (whiskers, tails).
- Add Details:
- Press mini chocolate chips in for eyes, add pink sprinkle or M&M for nose, and almonds or jelly slices for ears.
- Finish Tails:
- Insert licorice lace or candy strand for tail base.
- Set and Serve:
- Allow decorations and chocolate to set fully before serving.
Pin My kids giggled and helped decorate every rat brownie bite, making it a sweet and memorable family baking afternoon.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, whisk and spatula, microwave or stovetop, piping bag or toothpicks, cooling rack.
Allergen Information
Contains milk, eggs, wheat (gluten), and nuts if using almonds. Always read candy labels if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Each brownie bite: 130 calories, 6 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein.
Pin These silly rat cake brownie bites are sure to delight everyone and will always be the first treat to disappear at gatherings!
Recipe Questions
- → What ingredients create the fudgy texture?
Butter, brown sugar, dark chocolate chips, and cocoa powder contribute to the rich, fudgy consistency.
- → How long should the bites bake?
Bake them at 175°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes until set with moist crumbs.
- → Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes, substituting with a gluten-free flour blend works well for this treat.
- → What decorations are used for the rat features?
Melted white chocolate tinted with gel colors, mini chocolate chips for eyes, pink sprinkles for noses, and candy or almonds for ears and tails.
- → How should I decorate the bites for best results?
Use a piping bag or toothpick to add fine lines for whiskers and tails, and press small candies gently to create facial features.
- → What tools are needed for preparation?
Mini muffin tin or silicone mold, mixing bowls, whisk, microwave or stovetop, piping bag or toothpicks, and a cooling rack.