Attention all Frosting lovers – these are for you! Soft, chewy, buttery blondie bites house two layers of decadent buttercream frosting, and extra sprinkles, of course! Choose chocolate or vanilla buttercream… or better yet – BOTH! This fun, easy treat is sure to be a new favorite for celebrating!
Today is an extra special day here at Baker by Nature headquarters! Today, we’re surprising Lauren (from the fabulous Keep it Sweet Desserts) with a virtual baby shower! Hey Lauren… SURPRISE!!!
I’ve been lucky enough to meet Lauren in person, and she is such a doll! She’s also an amazing baker. She sent me home with a bag of goodies the first time we met, and they didn’t last a day!
Since Lauren will soon be welcoming a new baby boy into the world, I felt it only appropriate to make a treat celebrating this little guys birthday! Today we have blondies, made bite sized, and stuffed with tons of frosting! Oh, and sprinkles. Because it is a celebration 😉
I originally planned on baking these bites in my mini-brownie pan (which I think will work if you have one), but decided to go the cut-out route, baking the sheet of blondies first, then cutting out small circles with a round cookie cutter. My cutter was about 2″ wide, and I was really happy with the way they came out. Although they are more like 2 bites… and who’s going to complain about that? More cake is always a win!
Double Decker Birthday Cake Blondie Bites
Ingredients
- 2 1/8 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons whole milk or half and half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For Vanilla Buttercream:
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 4 tablespoons whole milk or half and half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
For the blondies:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees (F). Line a 9X13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the excess paper hang over the edges of the pan by 1 inch so you can grab the edges and pull the blondies from the pan after they have baked. Spray the parchment with nonstick spray or coat well with butter.
- In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter and sugars until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add in the flour and salt and - using a rubber spatula - fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the spatula. *The batter will be very thick.
- Bake until the top of the bars is light golden brown and slightly firm to the touch; about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature, then, using a small round cookie cutter, cut the bars into as many rounds as possible. I used a 2" cutter and got exactly 12 blondie bites. Place the blondie bite rounds in the freezer for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, make your frosting (you may choose to make one flavor or both):
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- Sift together the confectioners sugar and cocoa powder, whisking well to ensure it's bump and lump free!
- Using a handheld mixer OR a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy; about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the sifted sugar/cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, then add the vanilla and salt. Once all of the ingredients have been added, beat on high speed until light and creamy and combined; beat for at least 1 minute on high.
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
- Sift the confectioners sugar, whisking well to ensure it's bump and lump free!
- Using a handheld mixer OR a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy; about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the sifted sugar, alternating with the milk, then add the vanilla and salt. Once all of the ingredients have been added, beat on high speed until light and creamy and combined; beat for at least 1 minute on high.
Assembly:
- Remove blondie bites from freezer after 10 minutes and transfer them to a large cutting board. Carefully - using a sharp, serrated knife - slice the blondie in half (through the center; not down the middle). Fill the first layer of blondie with 1 tablespoon of frosting, top with the blondie lid, then swirl another dollop of frosting on top. Add a good pinch of sprinkles to the top of each finished blondie bite. Repeat process until all blondies have been stuffed. Serve at once, or keep in the refrigerator/ a cool room until serving. Blondies will keep for 1 day when stored in an airtight container.
Yayyyyy! (I would like to note you and Lauren were THISCLOSE
Yayyyyy! (I would like to note you and Lauren were THISCLOSE to meeting back when I had my goodbye dinner :P) these little blondie bite cake bites of happiness are so cute and festive and tasty!!
They are so cute.. so beautiful! Brilliant idea! I would love them for my birthday 🙂
I LOVE these blondie bites, Ashley! So many delicious things in one place. Now could you just swing back through NYC with a batch to share??? Hopefully you will be in town for a visit and get to meet the baby in the near future.
Thank you so much for this sweet post!! xo
OH MY GOSH. My life is complete now that my eyes have feasted on these. Birthday cake is my life. So is frosting.
Now, my tummy needs to feast on them too. Pinned!
These are out of this world!!!
These are too cute!! Loving that these are blondie cakes!!
What a lovely idea! A cross between a cupcake, cookie, and brownie… Basically perfection!
Is there anything better than double decker?? See because I think not. These look amazing and congrats to Lauren!
I saw ‘double decker’ and was all IM IN!
I love these! I am kind of blondie obsessed, and the fact that you turned them into layer cakes is brilliant! Love all that frosting and sprinkles!
These are so cute and happy!
these are absolutely gorgeous and i love your cute graphic! so fun and a different twist on a classic blondie!
These are so cute and perfect for the celebration!!
Mmmmm…life will not be complete until I eat one of these. They are so cute!! Can’t wait to give these a go 😀
These pictures are amazing!
These are so adorable! Perfect for a baby shower (or for, like, breakfast tomorrow? ;)).
These are so cute. I feel like baking them and sharing with my coworkers juts to make them all smile. Love these.
What a great thing to celebrate and what a great WAY to celebrate! Adorable.
True Story – Lauren taught me (in person) how to make blondies and it’s pretty much the only thing I make. She’s the best!
These blondie bites are adorable! Love that you cut out the circles and stacked them. They look amazing and perfect for a baby shower 🙂
You’re speaking my language with this recipe. I’m totally a frosting lover. These are gorgeous!
These are so fun! Perfect for a baby shower!
How gorgeous are these! And what beautiful swirling!! Yum!
These are too cute Ashley!
double decker frosting = ALWAYS A GOOD THING.
I am obsessed with cakes! Definitely double decker birthday cake blondie bites will be yummy! Will try your recipe for my next birthday. Thx for sharing Ashley!
I am obsessed with cakes! Definitely double decker birthday cake blondie bites will be yummy! Will try your recipe for my next birthday. Thx for sharing Ashley!
I love a good desserts! These double decker birthday cake blondie bites look so great, especially with light brown sugar!
These double-decker birthday cake blondie bites look delicious, I just want to devour it off the screen! Thanks for sharing, Ashley!
These double-decker birthday cake blondie bites look so zesty and tasty! Absolutely love your creative idea! Thanks for sharing, Ashley!
This double decker birthday cake blondie bites are a real adventure for the taste buds, this is the perfect thing to make for my sister’s baby shower!